The Potala Palace in Tibet sits amidst dramatic skies It felt a little (OK, a lot) surreal to be climbing the steps to the Potala Pal...

Tibetan Women I have been taken with these women ever since I first met them in Tibet.  Our encounter was brief, but memorable.  I wa...

Drepung Monastery, Tibet Our group became subdued as we entered the dark halls of Drepung monastery .  Most of the people here, as you mig...

Tibetan landscape just outside the airport in Lhasa Yesterday was my birthday.  To celebrate, I am (finally!) sharing pictures from my t...

 I had the joy of visiting Chariteas (Sandy, OR) recently, with two special people... My mom (above) and Marilyn ( Delights of th...

A beautiful tea tray and hospitality from a friend My Mom's been visiting, yay!!  We called upon a friend and she made us feel ve...

Guinness Soda Bread Scones, and other delectables It was tea-times-two on Saturday!  A friend joined me for a tea party at my home b...

Tea Fields in Darjeeling, India Today is International Women's Day , and I thought I'd share some photos of the Women of Te...

Buddy Meet Buddy.  He's my tea pet.  He reigns over my tea tray when I'm brewing Gong Fu style.  From time to time, I will an...

Last week, I had the honor of hosting several women colleagues in my home for a tea luncheon.  Given my interest in all things Japanese...

Plum Blossom, a sign of early spring The Chinese culture appreciates plum blossoms as part of the three friends of winter trilogy:  pine f...