Near Lincoln City, OR. We've been blessed with a week of sunshine at the coast! Yesterday I sat and made tea, watched the waves. I was d...

Strolling through the Oregon Garden grounds, the DH and I spied several tea plants! More and more, tea is being grown in this part of the ...

So many exciting events coming up! Moon Viewing at the Portland Japanese Garden:  Friday - Sunday, September 28 - 30th, 6 - 8:30 pm.  I w...

Tai Chi in Temple of Heaven Park One splendid day last September, I visited Temple of Heaven park in Beijing.  I was deeply moved by...

Did you know that the legend of silk's discovery is  related to tea ? The story goes that Chinese empress Lei-tzu (wife of the Yello...

Mystery dessert Just what is that a picture of?  Well, I tasted it and I'm still not sure!  The best our group could surmise, it...

I'm so proud of my friend Lindsey!  She's spent the last year traveling around Asia to study at tea farms.  She's an intrepid so...

Me, having fun in Xi'an, China I'm revisiting my journals from last fall's trip to China, Tibet and India and I hope you...

A very special thank you to my blog readers who joined me in a review of new  Paisley Tea Company   products!  Fanfare and gratefulness for ...

Blue Moon Viewing Me, bundled up You, in shorts and sandals We walk to the hexagon to watch the moon rise Me, practicing You, hum...

A year ago today, I embarked on the China/Tibet/India tea tour.  I can't fully express how meaningful that trip was for me.  It's b...

Mt. Hood, as seen from Timberline Lodge We were standing at not quite 6,000 feet; the peak is at 11,249 feet I've been quiet for a ...

Berries, berries!  I live in the land of berry heaven.  Here are two ways I've recently incorporated berries into our meals.  Above, ...

Happy Anniversary to the man who makes me laugh! 

OK, this one's for Mom and those of you who have seen my home...but I hope all of you enjoy!  The sad back balcony, empty and with ...

This lovely little yixing-style teapot came home with the DH (dear hubby) from the thrift store. What a great surprise!  I soaked it in b...

Hello!   Pais ley Tea Company has been kind to send me samples of its new products, and I'd like a few of YOU to help me in the rev...

I had lunch recently with a friend and she brought along her own tea for us to share, along with beautiful handmade cups and a thermos of ...

Matcha Latte at Behind the Museum Cafe I'm sitting alone, sipping this matcha latte, and I love the being aloneness.  Many people...

Orange helps me to smile and so it shows up often in my life.  Above:  In my new Beehive teacup (now in the office to battle the dul...