My early morning coffee making bears little resemblance to the simplicity and beauty of the tea-making ceremony of the East; but there’s just something about the homely aroma and awakening spell of this wonderful beverage, the quiet house with the faint light of dawn touching the windows, and the clinking sound of a spoon against ceramic.
Copernicus corrected the belief that the earth was the centre of the Universe. I think he too got it wrong. Rather it’s the ever reassuring ritual of early morning coffee-making, especially in these uncertain times.
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Happy New Year
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Happy new year to you as well. May it be a year of challenge, joy and meaning for you.
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Happy New Year Don. Some traditions carry us through.
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Thanks Dan. And a happy new year to you as well. May all that is good and challenging come your way. Traditions certainly do carry us through.
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Happy New Year, Don.
I’m also one who looks forward to my (Italian Espresso) coffee each morning. I treat myself to 2 cups one after the other. The rest of the day is caffiene-free.
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Thank you Vicki. I too have two cups and then that’s it. Happy new year to you and may health and happiness be yours throughout the coming year.
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I could so relate to your post, Don. There is something very grounding (no pun intended I think 🙂 ) about the ritual of grinding the beans, pouring the milk, and being patient with brewing. I hope you have a lovely new year with many, many enjoyable coffee rituals.
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Thanks, LuAnne. So pleased you could relate to it. I agree; all those elements you mention make the ritual.
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How right you are!
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Thank you.
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