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Verna L. Hamilton

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Unapologetic tea aficionado. Poet. Author. Dancer. Social innovator. Pouring out Tea Philosophy as often as necessary. #cupsupnopinkiesnecessary
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Elwood Weekend Service – Tea and Testing Elwood Weekend Tea Service (Fishtown) / Photo: Verna L. Hamilton Character building can happen any day, even the day before a major milestone birthday. It will test both your character and your personal level of zen. If you have some time and attention, I will share how I passed the test. Spoiler alert: there are multiple pots of hot tea included.... https://straightfromtheleaf.com/2026/09/29/elwood-weekend-service-tea-and-testing/ by @msvlh
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There’s a new Straight From the Leaf post celebrating The Tea Sisters. Please see the link in bio. #DrinkTea #TeaSisters #Sisterhood by @msvlh
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14 days ago
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Straight From the Leaf – Tea and Milestones In the beginning was the leaf, and the leaf was loose and without water. And I saw this and said, “it is not good that the leaf should be alone. Let there be tea.” And it was so and tea is good. -- Verna L. Hamilton This is a time for recalibration. I gratefully welcome this present season as an opportunity to reflect, to declutter, and to make room for the next stream of adventures.... https://straightfromtheleaf.com/2026/09/09/straight-from-the-leaf-tea-and-milestones/ by @msvlh
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20 days ago
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Makeba “KEEBS” Rainey – Tea and Genius Believe it or not, I can actually draw. — Jean-Michel Basquiat Jean-Michel Basquiat by Makeba "KEEBS" Rainey / Photo: Author Sometimes I reflect upon Jean-Michel Basquiat's life and wonder what he would make of his name and his art becoming a famous and lucrative brand now that he's dead. I also wonder where he and his art would be now if he received more love and encouragement while he was living.... https://straightfromtheleaf.com/2026/09/07/makeba-keebs-rainey-tea-and-genius/ by @msvlh
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23 days ago
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FAMU, I Love Thee – Tea and Superstars No excuse is acceptable. No amount of effort is adequate until proven effective. — Dr. Sybil Collins Mobley, founder of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's School of Business and Industry Every August my mind turns to remember and to celebrate one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my entire life. This past decision positively affects my daily present life.... https://straightfromtheleaf.com/2026/08/27/famu-i-love-thee-tea-and-superstars/ by @msvlh
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The Colored Girls Museum – Tea and Beauty We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty. -- Maya Angelou Verna L. Hamilton in the Sanctuary of The Colored Girls Museum / Photo credit: Ariadne DuBois Philadelphia has "A Sanctuary for the Ordinary Colored Girl of the African Diaspora", also internationally known as The Colored Girls Museum.... https://straightfromtheleaf.com/2026/08/22/the-colored-girls-museum-tea-and-beauty/ by @msvlh
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Harriett’s Bookshop – Tea and Literacy We declared Harriett's to be a place for peace, love and respect for everyone. And that's what it's been. -- Jeannine A. Cook, author of Shut Up and Read: A Memoir From Harriett's Bookshop I read books. I buy books. I acknowledge the gift that books are and am forever grateful for the day that I learned to read, to write and to comprehend well.... https://straightfromtheleaf.com/2026/08/13/harrietts-bookshop-tea-and-literacy/ by @msvlh
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2 months ago
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Samba in Salvador – Tea and Dreams Dare I believe my eyes? Yet my eyes were telling me that one of my long held dreams was within reach: my feet dancing samba in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Talk about walking (and dancing!) out our dreams. Where is my passport? Dreams do come true. Verna L. Hamilton living her dream in Pelourinho, Salvador, Bahia / Photographer: Krista Northup (Good morning, Good Tea People!... https://straightfromtheleaf.com/2026/08/06/samba-in-salvador-tea-and-dreams/ by @msvlh
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2 months ago
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Dancing and Duolingo / Dançar e Duolingo To speak a language is to take on a world, a culture. -- Frantz Fanon Two thousand one hundred and nine days ago, or around Wednesday, August 26, 2020, I decided to lock into a consistent daily language practice. Yet the conversation that literally changed my entire life happened nearly ten years ago. Verna L. Hamilton's Duolingo Overview / Photo: Author …... https://straightfromtheleaf.com/2024/01/23/dancing-and-duolingo-dancar-e-duolingo/ by @msvlh
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2 months ago
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For those who need a reminder — your presence is beautiful because beauty is in your essential nature. Never be afraid to bloom where you are planted. #DrinkTea #plantjawn #irises #plantwisdom taken in West Philadelphia by @msvlh
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2 years ago
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This. Cette. Isto. O, @duolingo ! Thank you for helping me have conversations in multiple languages — Para sempre estou aprendendo (Forever I am learning) e tenho meu passaporte ☺️ #DrinkTea #polyglots #travel by @msvlh
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2 years ago
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Speaking at the 195th Pennsylvania Horticultural Society TODAY are Sherron and Amma Thomas of @plantandpeople — #unityinthecommunity #plantjawn #plantwisdom #mastergardeners by @msvlh
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3 years ago
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