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For the long haul
The dictionary defines the long haul as a prolonged and difficult effort or task. It also brings to mind carrying something for a long distance or time.
I am great at starting things: projects, cleaning, research, study. When I started my Chado studies, I was hungry for lessons. I wanted to know everything. I …
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The Four Seasons: A New Year’s Poetry Gathering
Issoan students from Portland and across the world gathered on this New Year’s day for a poetry gathering. While we composed poems, we shared incense, snacks, sweets, tea and of course Sake. It was a relaxed and social time on zoom.
The 25 verse poem we collaborated has become an annual event and everyone who …
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Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all my tea friends. I hope the year of the tiger brings you everything you could wish for.
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Be here now
Here we are at the turn of the year. It is the winter solstice and once again we are facing a new virus variant that they say is more transmissible than the previous strains. Will we never be rid of this disease? Nearly three years of sickness, death, disruption, threats,and travel bans. We are all …
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Starting again
As the world begins to open up again after Covid, activities that we used to enjoy can be intimidating to start again. As I contemplate starting tea lessons in person again, I am thinking how can I ease the way for students who may be hesitant to come to class. I will do my best …
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