Dear Espresso, you’ve become complicated.

This whole world of espresso is much more complicated than I thought it could be.  I almost wish I was still naïve and using my crappy $30 Mr. Coffee steam “espresso” maker, but I can’t go back in time and make the frother not break so here I am. When my frother on my 3 [...]

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you’d think I’d learn one day

I hate, hate, hate being late for things, anything at all.  If there’s a specific time I’m supposed to be somewhere, I’m there 20 minutes early (at minimum).  This typically results in me sitting around waiting on people all the time. Well, along side this penchant for punctuality is also an innate fear that I [...]

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I take it back!!!

Reefs, I still love you!  I’m hoping there is just a breaking in period associated with these Chacos as I’ve heard so many good things about them.  However, my feet currently have at least 6 blister like abrasions on them at the moment and I’m not entirely happy about that.

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I have loved you, but it’s time to say goodbye.

I’ve been faithful to my Reefs for about 8 years.  Never have I strayed to another flip flop.  But a chance encounter left me wanting for another, and I failed in my attempt to resist temptation. I am now the proud new owner of a pair of Chaco Flips!!!  They have arch support!  What more [...]

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A plight for wine of the boxed variety

Yes, I realize it’s missing the nostalgic charm of the age-old container called glass, but it’s pretty damn tasty and should not be shunned merely because it’s in a bag, inside of a box.  Not only is this a more eco-friendly design, it’s a ton cheaper and also very convenient as you don’t have to [...]

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Coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee

I start looking forward to my coffee the day before, when I’m getting ready for bed.  This seems peculiar to most people, and I myself even thought it strange at first, but now I’m accustomed to my earnestness for it every night.  Not that I’m addicted or anything, though it sure sounds as though I [...]

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