Perkdup

Funny how something as small as the color of a coffee cup can make you want to update your personal wardrobe. That's what happened to me when the Starbucks barista handed me this minty green cup with my tall roast coffee today. I thought, "Wow, change is good.  So why am I still wearing all black?" So, if the sun peeks through the rain and clouds this weekend, I promised myself I would go out and purchase one item of bright colored clothing. If a new pastel blouse can pick me up like a pastel paper cup, maybe my attitude will "perk" up. Get it?  Perk up. Cheers to the weekend.

I can truthfully say that I would not have made it through the first week of "Daylight Savings Time" without this coffee. The bold aroma gets me up and the rich, deep taste keeps me going. This has been a two cup a day effort on my part. Happy to say I've made it to Friday.  Couldn't have done it without Starbucks Single Origin Sun-Dried Ethiopia Sidamo. Cheers to the weekend!

Whistle while you work.  Sort of. This new Electric Mini-Kettle from Capresso is perfect for home and work.   Small office?  No problem.   No office?  No problem.   This little guy gets in where it fits in.  Literally. Works just like the big guys but takes up a fraction of the space while delivering hot water at the speed of sound. It's tea-time from Capresso! Features and Benefits 16-oz capacity is perfect for small kitchens, offices, and travel Eliminates water waste by boiling only what you need Micro filter spout traps any particles before they reach the cup ensuring the purest serving Illuminated indicator light shows when kettle is heating Water level window with ounce markings for easy filling Cool-touch handle and drip free pouring design Heat-resistant base sits safely on any surface Concealed low-noise heating element Dry boil protection Safety auto shut-off and thermal cut-off Cord clip makes it easy to wrap and store the cord when n

I'm not giving up coffee for Lent.  Aside from the fact, that I don't want to set myself up for failure, I don't really think that's what the Season is all about. And after hearing today's sermon at Mass, I might be onto something. Don't get me wrong.  Reflection and prayer is a good thing in my book.   However, I think it's more important to try to challenge ourselves to look inward for the next 40 days to see how we might be better people in word and deed. I will try to gossip less - I said "try," - and I will try to avoid conflict and strife. And for someone who's pretty much always hyped on coffee, those can be difficult tasks. One more thing - I'm going to try to make time to have coffee with an old friend. It's not about what you give up.  More about what and who you let in. Peace and Blessings. Happy Lent!