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Bad news. I did not go to Savannah. Good news. My niece did bring me coffee from The Coffee Fox Roasting Company. She's a student at SCAD and she is becoming quite the coffee snob. She came to visit and brought me a bag of great coffee. It's "Foxy Blend," with notes of Berry, Toasted Almond and Stone Fruit. If you're in Savannah, give it a try. If you're not in Savannah, no worries, you can order online at T he Coffee Fox Roasting Company . Here's to new coffee adventures.

I've found the perfect place to have my morning coffee. In my front yard garden. Blooming where I'm planted. And by planted, I mean sitting in my folding chair under my folding umbrella in my front yard, coffee in hand, with eyes on my veggies. I've always found so much joy in my morning cup of joe. And now, my new hobby is providing me the perfect place to sip my favorite brew. Suns out - mugs up!

For years, decades, I've enjoyed getting coffee at a coffee shop. It started with an independent shop called "JR Mugs," which is about about twenty minutes from my house. It was a vibe before we used the term. I always think about the collection of eclectic items they sold, including a tee shirt which read "Coffee Is Cheaper Than Prozac." Cute little trinkets, tables to sit at and read the newspaper. I digress. My point is that there are very few places like that around these days. Although,I do see us moving away from chains and back to independent shops. At a certain age, which I've reached, I'm starting to enjoy making my coffee at home. There's something about the smell of the brewing coffee, the aesthetics of a drip brewer, and the comfort of my kitchen table that makes me feel nostaligic. I love nostalgia. These days, six out of seven times, I much more appreciate the masterful cup prepared with my own hands to bring a smile to m...

This latest news has me SHOOK. As a Bay Area coffee person, Peet's was at one point, the gold standard. Not just for a cup of coffee for the grown and sexy, but a Berkeley institution. Beatnick roots and the original coffee house vibe. Long before Starbucks, Peet's was waking up folks around the college campus with a good roast, strong coffee and baristas that were ahead of their time. I appreciate all the wonderful microroasters and definitely support small business. Peet's was the original small business coffee shop. Let's brew up a pot of Major Dickason's blend for the coffee culture.