Friendship

Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.  –Albert Camus What does it mean to have a friend—someone who knows and cares for you, someone who listens, stands by you and offers a hug or smile when… Read More

A Lovely Cup of Tea

“If a man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty.” —Japanese Proverb My favorite iron kettle is a deep charcoal Japanese tetsubin. Small, heavy and dark, it holds the promise that it will keep my beverage hot longer than it will take for me to empty it. At home… Read More