Listening tips: Tea culture

A beverage so simple, and yet with such a complex and intriguing history, cultural presence, and plenty of health benefits. If youโ€™re a tea lover, I think youโ€™ll enjoy this post; but even if youโ€™re not, youโ€™ll be sure to find lots of interesting information on different aspects of tea culture.

Essay: โ€œThe Poetโ€ by William Maccall

In this essay, originally published in 1843, the author expounds on the role of poets in the development of a civilized, cultured society. Unavoidably, he has a lot to say on the subject of poetry itself: its origins, character, and purpose. Written almost two centuries ago, Maccallโ€™s view of poets and poetry remains relevant, inspiring, and thought-provoking.