Just a few ounces of trivia today, and then we will get to the point of this post. Did you know in the 1770s and 1780s pouring a little tea in the saucer was common culture? It gave the teetotaler a little something to sip while the rest of the tea in the cup cooled a bit.

This poem written by James Dean and published by Lamb Lover Music/BMI struck my heartstrings and it speaks to the nip of trivia. It is a song of praise and thanksgiving – which is what November is all about.

Drinking from My Saucer (verse 1) written by Jimmy Dean and Published by Lamb Lover Music/BMI .

I’ve never made a fortune; I guess it’s too late now
Oh but I don’t worry about that none cause I’m happy anyhow
As I go along life’s journey, I’m reaping better than I sow
I’m drinking from my saucer, cause my cup has overflowed.

Yes, I’ll keep drinking from my saucer, Lord, cause my cup has overflowed
My cup has overflowed ~ Jimmy Dean

I’d like to take this opportunity to say how grateful I am for those who follow this website. Many of whom have been returning for more than a decade. What connects me with my community of readers across the broad branches of the humanities, is we all seek to manifest a satisfying life by digging a little deeper into the blessings that art, culture and spirituality bring to our existence.

This month, I’m looking forward to taking an art excursion to see a special exhibit at one of the top art museums in the city of Baltimore. I will share it with you right after Thanksgiving, right here on AllThingsFulfilling.com.