tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post1412802011179559453..comments2024-03-25T10:12:58.132-04:00Comments on Kestril's Rhythms and Groove: In the GenesRommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-61093460891128196802015-07-28T15:57:24.539-04:002015-07-28T15:57:24.539-04:00You don't actually have to fly all the way out...You don't actually have to fly all the way out there to enjoy one. My tea school based out of Kyoto Japan (Urasenke) has branches all over the world. See if there is one nearby. A formal Japanese tea ceremony may be closer to home than you think! http://www.urasenke.or.jp/texte/world/branches_associations.htmlRommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-76262239746831115572015-07-28T15:54:03.435-04:002015-07-28T15:54:03.435-04:00I'm glad you enjoyed yourself here :)I'm glad you enjoyed yourself here :)Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-24050780779607372172015-07-15T14:01:23.255-04:002015-07-15T14:01:23.255-04:00I'm late. I'm late. But that's okay be...I'm late. I'm late. But that's okay because I finally made it. I must say I like Earl Grey Tea, but if I were rich, I'd fly to the Orient just to take part in an official Japanese tea ceremony. The serene purity of it would be wonderful to see!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01797214493308780866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-39873408505165361982015-07-14T17:23:04.799-04:002015-07-14T17:23:04.799-04:00I think a lot of us have had tea experiences with ...I think a lot of us have had tea experiences with our moms. I know I have. I delighted in your wonderful retelling of this one! Thanks, too, for visiting my tea party at Marmelade Gypsy!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-75946571992685960372015-07-13T19:39:26.242-04:002015-07-13T19:39:26.242-04:00Thank you so much :)Thank you so much :)Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-477120218692309152015-07-13T19:39:11.332-04:002015-07-13T19:39:11.332-04:00To you as well!To you as well!Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-40176740062251957892015-07-13T19:38:57.983-04:002015-07-13T19:38:57.983-04:00I love some good loose leaf ones myself, splurging...I love some good loose leaf ones myself, splurging on some rare oolongs or pu-ehrs from time to time, but any tea among friends is good tea. :)Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-80291017526709669962015-07-13T19:37:05.883-04:002015-07-13T19:37:05.883-04:00It took awhile, but we're getting there!It took awhile, but we're getting there!Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-30176275046380680302015-07-13T19:36:35.614-04:002015-07-13T19:36:35.614-04:00I make sure to keep my house stocked with it for h...I make sure to keep my house stocked with it for her visits LOLRommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-17259519946599201662015-07-13T19:32:33.677-04:002015-07-13T19:32:33.677-04:00Nothing wrong with that! Sometimes the simple, les...Nothing wrong with that! Sometimes the simple, less fussy stuff tastes best. The the part about this that is the most amusing to me is *I'm* usually the one reaching for the less fussy option while she's straight up fancy.Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-39525649574701395062015-07-13T19:30:10.506-04:002015-07-13T19:30:10.506-04:00LOL, I'm weird. She's particular. But it&#...LOL, I'm weird. She's particular. But it's nice time has mellowed us both.Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-26059742089258698652015-07-13T19:28:07.451-04:002015-07-13T19:28:07.451-04:00*grin* Isn't it just awesome!*grin* Isn't it just awesome!Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-20255560652288376192015-07-13T19:27:46.384-04:002015-07-13T19:27:46.384-04:00I understand. I'm glad that I have my very opi...I understand. I'm glad that I have my very opinionated mom around still to argue with and I know there will be a terrible ache when that force of nature of a woman isn't with me anymore.Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-10292497374728084152015-07-13T19:26:02.823-04:002015-07-13T19:26:02.823-04:00LOL, since I discovered how serious she is about i...LOL, since I discovered how serious she is about it, I don't look at it the same way either! I'm having lots of fun figuring out Earl Grey based recipes for her upcoming birthday.Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-68070146880860645112015-07-13T19:23:21.105-04:002015-07-13T19:23:21.105-04:00LOL, Oh I don't think I could resist taking do...LOL, Oh I don't think I could resist taking dolls out of their boxes either!Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-63351355085457761152015-07-13T19:22:46.809-04:002015-07-13T19:22:46.809-04:00Yes, but it is a blessing to take joy in the commo...Yes, but it is a blessing to take joy in the commonalities at last, no matter what the differences. Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-31400777162860779892015-07-13T19:21:14.793-04:002015-07-13T19:21:14.793-04:00Oh my goodness, yes you should go! Here's the ...Oh my goodness, yes you should go! Here's the link for Shofuso http://www.japanesehouse.org/ The house is open for visits on the weekend and their calendar lists any special occasions.Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-71763272907618646592015-07-13T19:18:52.430-04:002015-07-13T19:18:52.430-04:00It's fun finding the common ground as an adult...It's fun finding the common ground as an adult that I was so sure didn't exist when I was a young teen.Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-88429635675153471572015-07-13T19:18:07.217-04:002015-07-13T19:18:07.217-04:00*grin* But of course! *grin* But of course! Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-70771314173233467262015-07-13T19:17:23.464-04:002015-07-13T19:17:23.464-04:00Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-76473204893622330842015-07-13T19:16:51.057-04:002015-07-13T19:16:51.057-04:00One thing my mom and I have in abundance, it's...One thing my mom and I have in abundance, it's passionate opinions! Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-10139741220358162302015-07-13T19:16:26.615-04:002015-07-13T19:16:26.615-04:00Yep. It's a lovely surprise sometimes.Yep. It's a lovely surprise sometimes.Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-13895612398992569352015-07-13T19:14:40.427-04:002015-07-13T19:14:40.427-04:00Earl Grey is pretty good. There's a really lov...Earl Grey is pretty good. There's a really lovely perfume in the bergamot that is just soothing. I would be happy to make you a cup of whatever you like as long as I get to taste some of your herbal blends too! :)<br /><br />LOL, my Dad laughed through most of the movie.Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-63814812882963043912015-07-13T19:10:22.682-04:002015-07-13T19:10:22.682-04:00Oh yes, the English have their rules too! I do enj...Oh yes, the English have their rules too! I do enjoy a nice British high tea from time to time (tea sandwiches...yum!) I think I may try to get my mom to one of those places specializing in it, as long as Earl Grey is on the menu.Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-40419605083923407992015-07-13T19:08:42.127-04:002015-07-13T19:08:42.127-04:00LOL, it's kind of a thing now when we go shopp...LOL, it's kind of a thing now when we go shopping at Wegman's we hit the food court and get our preferred cuppas to go.Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.com