The cobwebs scatter
with each sip of black coffee,
robust and steaming.
Beyond the oak trees,
darkness lightens to purple.
I welcome this day.
talya
Musical Pairing:
Daybreak
breakfast chat
6:30 a.m.
in the kitchen
dallas, texas
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| Breakfast |
John: I hope you didn’t miss me too bad last night. He leans against the kitchen counter eating a slice of pound cake for breakfast.
Me: Don’t you mean, you missed me? I am staring at John as he leans against the kitchen counter eating a slice of pound cake for breakfast.
John: No, I wasn’t in bed much last night. Couldn’t sleep. He washes down pound cake with a drink of milk.
Me: When did you leave the bed? I make coffee.
John: I got up around 3:00. From 3:00 to 6:00 I wasn’t in bed. He eats another bite of pound cake.
Me: I was never there. I slept in Tate’s room all night because you were snoring. I smell the coffee.
John: Oh.
Me: Yeah. You never noticed I wasn’t there. I pour coffee. I need coffee.
John: Yeah I did. That’s why I couldn’t sleep. He eats another slice of pound cake.
Me: Uh-huh… I sip coffee. Steaming. Hot.
John: I forgot we had this pound cake.
Me: And so you are gonna eat the whole thing this morning to catch up?
John: Maybe.
Me: Ok.
I
need
more
coffee…
talya
Musical Pairings:
Black Coffee in Bed, Squeeze
Don’t You (Forget About Me), Simple Minds
I ate a pound cake today, but I gained two. – Jarod Kintz, This Book is Not For Sale
A morning without coffee is like sleep.
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| 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.
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| 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
