Tea Ceremony

We're sharing a cold this week, comparing our symptoms daily.

"Are you sneezing yet?"

"No just coughing. And I'm cranky."

"Yup, me, too."

I take her recommendation and make a cup of green tea with honey. Quietly, I stand at the kitchen counter, following the instructions.

1. Bring fresh, filtered water to a boil.

2. Place one filterbag in your cup, mug or gourd.

3. Pour 8 fl. oz. of water over filterbag.

4. Steep for 3 minutes while contemplating your favorite eternal mysteries.

I close my eyes and silently ponder, "Who the hell drinks out of gourds these days?"