After a long, exhausting day at the hospital, Dr. Abha opened the door of her lake-view apartment and felt grateful for her success. Abha had made a name for herself and was a sought-after cardiac surgeon. About a year ago, she had been offered a position at a hospital, specializing in cardiology. She was one… Continue reading Things Happen for a Reason
Category: Tea O’clock Tales
Say His Name
George Floyd May 25 2020 The last breath of a man A Black man Snatched away Without reason The death knell Reverberated The grief, the horror echoed around the world. The courage of a teen The show it all video The validating evidence Leaving no doubt Systemic racism and structures Failed a Black man. A… Continue reading Say His Name
A Journey of Hope
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnaabe, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. (City of Toronto’s land acknowledgement) Canada is often referred to as a land of immigrants because… Continue reading A Journey of Hope
A Roadside Sign
The sun was about to set. I had been on the road for almost six hours with two more hours of driving to get to my destination. It was a call from my niece a week ago that was the reason for this drive today. She had asked if it was possible for me to… Continue reading A Roadside Sign
Life Lessons and a Cup of Tea
Years have gone by since my father passed away. Of the many memories that I treasure of him, there is one that rises today from the warmth of the teacup in front of me. As I gaze at it, I am transported back in time to the home where I grew up. Teatime was ‘together’… Continue reading Life Lessons and a Cup of Tea
Spring is in the air
Who likes change? Certainly not my dracaena plant. From spring to summer, it enjoys its prime location on the front porch and sees the sky smiling in its different hues, the sun radiating warmth, the people walking on the sidewalk and the kids riding their bikes. Like the migratory birds’ annual flight to warm lands,… Continue reading Spring is in the air
Find Your Story
It is a very cold, snowy and windy Sunday in Toronto, a day to stay indoors. With a cup of chamomile tea on the carved wooden table beside me, I relax in my cosy armchair. As I take the first sip of tea, my eyes wander around the room and then rivet on a ceramic… Continue reading Find Your Story
Hello World!
Hello World! Over two years ago, the blog bug bit me. It injected in me a desire to have a social media presence. In thinking of the name of my blog, several things that are part of my lived experiences came into play. I love tea and its derivations; I have lived and travelled across… Continue reading Hello World!
Afternoon Tea in the Channel Islands
It is a beautiful sunny afternoon in Jersey - the biggest of the Channel Islands. As I stand at the entrance, the artistic design of the iron gates with the curved arch seems to invite me to walk up the meandering steps to enter Chateau La Chaire. The front page of the menu had this… Continue reading Afternoon Tea in the Channel Islands
The Facilitator
The cottage held so many memories for Ann. As she put the water in the kettle and turned it on, she thought of the good times she had spent here with her husband Alfred and her children Sara and Albert. Now, thirty-five years later, she found herself alone. The children had followed their career path… Continue reading The Facilitator
Flying Tea Leaves - Of Tea, Travel & Tales 