Happy Hump Day, my java-loving friends.
Who makes the coffee in your home, hubby or you? What would you say if I told you lack of coffee in the house was grounds for divorce…long ago? 😆
No, do not look for the number for a family law firm if you have missed your dose of caffeine due to your partner. However, if you are serious about getting a divorce because it will be best for both parties, and you don't have a number for a family law practice, visit and get it now.
I hope this week has been a delicious one for you. Here on the home front, with coffee in hand, it’s been, well, let’s say, super-duper busy, busier than usual. As you all know, we watch our 8-month-old granddaughter, Maisie Rey, and her 6-year-old brother Lucas. Lucas graduated from kindergarten this week, and his older brother will graduate this Friday. Honestly, I'm not sure I could keep up without sippin’ my cuppa coffee or two or three.
Let’s talk about the lack of coffee for a minute. Did you know that in Turkish culture coffee was so important back in the day that a woman could divorce her husband if he didn’t provide her with enough coffee? Say what? Yes, it’s true…granted, it was law in the 15th century.
Around here, there are no laws, no lack of coffee, no reference to divorces or husbands who don’t provide enough coffee; however, new blends are tried and enjoyed here monthly. My favorite is Hazelnut creme, which has hints of hazelnut, cinnamon, and Madagascar vanilla. I’m not sure I can return to Folgers, so we always keep two pounds of beans in the cupboard. However, when I want to focus on work or a project for a client, I lean toward Mojo as it works with my body's natural chemistry to support natural energy production and mental alertness without the jolt of caffeine.
For now, have you had a chance to visit my website? I am an independent affiliate with a health and wellness company, and you can shop HERE. If you need suggestions, reply to this email or reach out on Facebook Messenger, as I hang out there a lot. I help others look good, feel good, and do good while enjoying plenty of delicious, smooth, and flavorful coffee and fat-busting creamer until next time … Bon appetite, friends.
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