On certain days that are dark and hard, as well as some days that are bright and easy, I pour British-style tea, Earl Gray or cardamom black or blackcurrant, from a Japanese ceramic teapot glazed with irises into an English bone china teacup with gilt lip and painted flowers, of the kind one is pretty much certain to find for $3 at any Goodwill at any time.
Small Mercies
On certain days that are dark and hard, as well as some days that are bright and easy, I pour British-style tea, Earl Gray or cardamom black or blackcurrant, from a Japanese ceramic teapot glazed with irises into an English bone china teacup with gilt lip and painted flowers, of the kind one is pretty much certain to find for $3 at any Goodwill at any time.
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