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Since it's probably not a good idea to add a shot of rum to your morning mug (especially before work) why not add a touch of soul.   Philtered Soul from Philz Coffee . These hazelnut delight is just what I need to boost my morning routine.  This week, I've added one heaping scoop to my regular dark roast brew (pick your favorite) and the result is - well, it's just soulful. If you don't want the full-on flavored coffee taste, this is the perfect modification. Check it out for yourself.  I think you'll be "soulfully surprised." Philtered Soul from Philz

Breaking up is hard to do. Especially when you're on a first-name basis with your barista.  Especially when he knows exactly what you want before you even order. And most especially when he's warm, engaging, smart, funny and always in a good mood. The Peet's near my office is closing down after 20 years.  That's a very long time.  And while I've only gone to this shop for a little over 5 years - that's a huge measurement in terms of cups of coffee. And even though it's Friday, I'm more than a little sad that I just went in for the very last time. On the bright side, I could get off one train stop early, add another ten minutes to my walk and meet my guy at his new Peet's location. Who am I kidding?  I can never get that far ahead in the mornings.  Even with coffee.

I'm celebrating Friday eve with one of my "private reserve" coffees.  This stuff is for days when I deserve a little something extra-special.   One of my favorites from Fonte Coffee in Seattle.  Although, it's sort of hard to come up with a favorite when they are all so good. Besides it's cold and wet and it's June.  Which can only mean one thing - time for great coffee. Fonte Bin 16 . 17.00 for a twelve ounce bag of beans (and worth it)

Do you take politics with your coffee? I'm willing to bet without citing any statistics at all, that many a candidate has been made (or broken) over coffee. Even my local police invite you to "Coffee with a Cop." Even though we've heard enough cofveve jokes to last a lifetime, or at least another four years, don't tell me the first thing that didn't come to your mind when you heard the word "cofveve" wasn't - what a great name for a coffee." Dollars to donuts someone will do it.  If they haven't already. But I'd like to challenge you to put your partisan politics aside and invite someone to coffee who has a completely opposite point of view from your own. I know.  It's hard.  Trust me.  I know.  Recently had an encounter with a building contractor which made me think.  Really hard.  I wasn't sure that we would ever agree on the current political climate.  In fact, I'm pretty sure we wouldn't.  However,...