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taiwanese grass jelly herb (3.1/5) (cooling, bitter mint sensation that feels light but has an intense climate. apparently, when steeped with agar agar or gelatin, it can thicken into a jelly. however, i would prefer to drink the herb as is.) "And surely you have seen, in the darkness of the most innermost rooms of these huge buildings, to which sunlight never penetrates, how the gold lead of a sliding door or screen will pick up a distant glimmer from the garden, then suddenly send forth an ethereal glow, a faint golden light cast into the enveloping darkness. How in such a dark place, gold draws so much light to itself is a mystery to me. Modern man, in his well-lit house, knows nothing of the beauty of gold, but those who lived in the dark houses of the past were not merely captivated by its beauty, they also knew its practical value, for gold in these dim rooms, must have served the function of a reflector. Were it not for shadows, there would be no beauty." Tanizaki'...
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Three Muses

 Some may call it a uselessly assembled assortment of miscellaneous artifacts. Others call it a museum. The concept of a place that beholds entities of every composition and era known to man seems almost unbelievable. Throughout my experiences at museums, I have found that they occupy this sort of everlasting peace that all generations can enjoy. Whether it be a child engaging in their first wonders of environmental wisdom or an elder looking to expand a profound knowledge of life, a museum is a timeless symbol of enrichment. I always found comfort amidst the countless artifacts, and taking on the position as a youth docent at the Whaley House Museum, it has intensified my fondness. The joy I feel as I bestow guests the ability to appreciate the history of an inanimate object remains unmatched. I cannot envision the absence of this ambiance in my life with this understanding. I one day hope to occupy a career as a conservator-restorer and revive the former glories of artifacts so their hidden narratives are unveiled and enjoyed by others again. It is a worldly apprehension of the timeless question plaguing humanity—who are we? 

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