The Community Gardens aren’t owned by anyone, which is why they belong to everyone. A row of strawberries here, a curl of mint there, and a small handwritten sign that simply reads: Take what you need—leave what you can. Some come for herbs. Some come for quiet. Most leave with a little more hope than they arrived with.

At L’École d’Et-TEA-Quette, manners aren’t rules—they’re a form of care. The kettle sings softly, the teacups gather like old friends, and the lesson begins the moment you pause. Today’s practice: speak gently, listen deeply, and let kindness be the most elegant thing in the room.