smelly cheese

Rituals and habits can be comforting markers.. familiar places to rest and reflect. Barry's 4:00pm custom is to have a glass of red wine with a cracker and strong cheese. I have been lucky enough to be invited into this indulgence during my visits. Believe me when I say, everything stops at 3:59 in preparation for this tradition. 

Illustrations © Barbara J Holzapfel

Thoughts soften as the blue cheese melts in ones' mouth; the wine generates conversations to savour for later. Memories of my wine and cheese time with Barry and his loving family will undoubtedly stay with me, and perhaps I will begin my own little afternoon wine tradition - minus the smelly cheese.