Category Archives: Coffee

A touch of Normal

For the first time since the pandemic started in March of 2019, I was able to bring and use my personal cup at Starbucks. It was really hard for me to return to the paper cup after years and years of using my own from home. I was overjoyed to drink my coffee today.

Ash Wednesday

The storm has passed through and now it’s time to continue digging our way out.  The weather will be warmer so hopefully the roads will be clear enough for kids to resume school tomorrow. The birds continue to spread the word that the dinner bell has rung at our house.  I never recall bird watching […]

Advent Day 4

I found my little extra Christmas spirit this morning on the drive with Mason to school. I asked Siri to shuffle Pop Christmas songs on Apple Music and voila! The tunes met both Mason’s and my satisfaction.  After dropping him off, I ran to Starbucks and I was surprised by a love note! The baristas […]

Forms of Sunshine

I got up early and went for a brisk walk outside.  I listened to my podcasts and said a morning rosary. Then I headed to Starbucks. I mobile ordered my coffee so I could avoid the long drive-thru line and when I picked it up, I was treated to a delightful surprise: nonfat foam! I […]

Strange Folks and More

Last night after driving Mason and a friend out to Camp Ondessonk for Fall Lodge Weekend, I drove out to spend time with Kim in St. Louis. I spent the night with her and her pooch. We got up early and went off to a great little coffee shop to knit and catch up.  The […]