Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Can I Make You Some Tea?

Some photographers photograph people.  Others focus on scenery.  A select few excel at capturing life.  A rare photographer can draw out a child.

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Me?  I like to photograph tea. 

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Humboldt County Tea to be precise.  And just in case you are wondering, I have absolutely no affiliate links in this post.  I simply enjoy tea.

I think because tea means quality time.  Love.  Conversation.

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It feels like artwork to me. 

Steeping it at the right temperature.  Measuring the correct amount.  Creating an aura of importance . . . to bestow upon the designated drinker.

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As my mom left our house today, she discovered a package.  That package was tea.  Dan, from Humboldt County Tea, blessed our family. 

  • Twelve Roses Black Tea . . . the smell . . . ahhh . . . ohhhhh . . .
  • Lovers Breakfast Tea
  • Organic Virili-Tea for Men
  • and the sweetest heart tea ball

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Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about boyfriends, husbands, wives, girlfriends, who you want to date, or the fact you might find yourself alone in a bed at night. 

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Valentine’s Day reminds me of Jesus, quite frankly. 

Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.  (John 15:13)

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. (1 John 3:16)

And so . . . this afternoon I wanted to lavish love on my children.  I want them to know that I love them. 

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It should be like that every day.  Not just February 14th. 

Even in the hard times.  The whinny times.  The poopy times (literally). 

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Just wanted to share some tea with you.  Since I shared my flax crackers with you recently. 

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Interested in tea?

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