The calm of a deep breath, the taste of water, the sound of a chuckle, an old memory, the aroma of coffee—you could consider them ordinary or special. The ordinary or special label is a matter of perspective. Deep breath may be just a thought away for you, but it is truly special for someone with chronic lung disease; a warm hug is easy to come by for an elementary school teacher (though not so easy the past few months) but could be a delicacy for a lonely senior.
Dear friend,Until a few years ago, I habitually picked fights in every city I visited. It wasn’t an all-out brawl, but enough to spoil the flavor of the day. My enemies weren’t evil but may have annoyed you at some point. They would break my flow,....
Dear friend,I love mangoes. Yet I often can’t tell which ones are sweet and which ones sour. Color isn’t always a useful guide. Some mangoes are perfectly ripe when green; others may already be yellow, orange, or red, yet their mealy starches haven’t turned into simple sugars. Fragrance and...