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A morning without coffee is like sleep.

March 4, 2012 By Talya Tate Boerner 3 Comments

Coffee in my Baylor mug:)

Since leaving my day job, I spend way more money on toilet paper and coffee. I took this perk completely for granted when I worked at the bank. I drink a lot of water; therefore the bathroom is my good friend. I’ve started limiting myself to a couple of squares of toilet paper per potty break, if possible. And, wherever I go – a restaurant, the mall – I make sure to use the facilities, unless of course it’s a disgusting place like most gas stations. 

Coffee is expensive. I long for the free Folgers and french vanilla creamers, although I don’t miss getting up at 5:45 to get there for it. It’s more fun drinking non-free coffee and lactose-free milk at home in my pjs.
I spent last Tuesday morning at the car dealership getting my 50,000 mile service. The facility was relatively new, and I was pleasantly pleased at the awesomeness! Maybe I would start hanging out there regularly instead of the library. There is a ginormous lounge area with soft pleather chairs, tables, desks, free wi-fi and two monster flat screen televisions. Two small refrigerators were stocked with icy water bottles, and the fabulous coffee bar rivaled Starbucks with fancy caramel macchiatos & espresso machines. I almost cheered when I saw my favorite french vanilla creamers. There was hot chocolate and ten flavors of hot tea, including green. Three different flavors of freshly baked muffins were arranged on a silver platter as if they were hosting a sorority tea. That’s when I knew there would most definitely be a critical, non-warranty something wrong with my vehicle. Those macchiato machines don’t come cheap.
car dealership toilet paper

So I loaded up on coffee to the point of shakiness. I read the Wall Street Journal and utilized the free wi-fi. I went to the bathroom twice! The toilet paper was super soft – maybe even Charmin. I should have taken my big purse… I was just beginning to wonder if they brought in turkey wraps at lunchtime, when my service advisor announced my car was ready. Dang.

But, I grabbed a water bottle for the road.

talya

Musical Pairings:

Bob Dylan, “One More Cup of Coffee”
The Beatles, “Drive My Car”

“My aunt in Knoxville would bring newspapers up, which we used for toilet paper. Before we used it, we’d look at the pictures.” Dolly Parton

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  1. Becky Sueness says

    March 4, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    I finally retrieved my laptop from Adam and can actually respond on your blog! I am still enjoying each and every blog..you are doing awesome! My favorite tp is cottonelle!

    Reply
    • grace grits and gardening says

      March 5, 2012 at 4:38 am

      Cottonelle is my favorite too. haha. Glad you got your laptop back.

      Reply
  2. Timmie Lynn says

    March 10, 2012 at 8:37 am

    OMGosh….I have missed your wit!!!! It is Saturday morning and I’m trying to catch up. I visited with my son and granddaughter for a little over a week so I missed reading you. I enjoyed my stay and enjoyed the cafe du monde chicory coffee he had in his cabinet…yum…but alas…no beignets. I decided I couldn’t wait until the evening to read you so I will forgo the glass of wine for the Folgers I’m enjoying while I catch up with you. Congrats on your new position Author Talya….we are so proud of you!!!

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Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

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