When I was young, my grandparents lived in a big antique house. I especially liked their house, where there were ancient and unsophisticated sour branch tables and chairs, beautiful calligraphy and painting ornaments, and exquisite mahogany bookcases. In addition to the deep impression of vision and touch… what I remember most is that every time I go back to their home, I can always smell the quiet smell of smoke when I open the door. It was not until many years later, when I talked with my grandmother, that I heard her explain the reason for the incense. She said that she was afraid that others would think there was an “old man’s smell” in the room. Many people say Read More …