Such a civilized experience today. Have a 2011 Second Flush from Assam in the house thanks to Lochan tea (there is something really special about drinking a tea that is only two months old).

Jackie brewed up the pot and I used the delicious brew to moisten my vocal chords to read her an account of J. Peterman\’s latest Field Report and his journey through Malaysia. (reference: http://www.jpeterman.com/Spring-2011-Field-Report). The tale really wet our appetite for a good yarn so once that was finished, I broke out an old, battered copy of The Sun Also Rises and read Chapter 1 to Jackie. We\’ll get back into that great story and enjoy the moral corruption, bull-fighting, and illicit romance soon…

Bold story-telling like that is best accompanied by a bold tea – that Assam was perfect!

Gentlemen, ever read a great story out loud to your wife?