hermes‘ emma gray praises success of inaugural league The thought of someone paying almost $3,000 for tea, however rare, might seem decadent even though tea, like fine wine or spirits, exists at all price points that depend on similar factors, from terroir to Mother Nature’s whims. But while seasoned steepers in prime tea growing and consuming countries such as China, Japan and India...

Last week I had the privilege of going to my first PFLAG (Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays) meeting, and this time I heard coming out stories from the parents‘ point of view. While listening, I was struck by how similar their experiences were to the stages of dealing with loss and grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. I was most moved by the story of...