The people at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Detroit have been absolutely lovely, providing me with hot tea, clean clothes, snacks, food, and just a general sense of care.

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My treatment began with a foot massage while I sipped a cup of herbal tea and discussed with my therapist which treatments may suit me.

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However, it was a chat with Dennis Skinner in the tea room that led to me change the organisation of my day.

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Then, with a broad smile, he sat Levi and me down to tea.

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Republicans have two choices when it comes to a strategy of dealing with the Tea Party -- and here I am going to mix my metaphors, so excuse me.

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He made eye contact with me for the first time and only for a moment, before slowly reaching for his tea on the coffee table.

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