Studio Friday -- Ritual and Wish

Studio Friday's theme this week is Ritual and Wishes. My wish is that I seriously (SERIOUSLY) purge my "studio," so it can be useful as work space rather than just storage. That was too depressing to photograph.

Before I offer you my most frequently observed ritual, I wish each of you the kind of holiday you hope for.


I always have tea in the morning. This is my favorite kind.





















I measure carefully (not!).

















These curled up little balls

















unfurl

















into these. They're not kidding when they say "whole leaf".....

I love this tea. I'm sure that imagining it strengthening my spirit helps it do so.