Good mug of java!

Looks like this will be a coffee drinking day!

I'm meeting a dear friend at Starbucks this afternoon, however, later this morning . . . 

I'm picking up my granddaughter Jasmin after early release (she's doing exams) 

and we're going out for coffee, at her invitation, and it will be at our favorite local 

independent coffee shop.

 I'll let her drive as she needs more practice before taking her test for a license. 

Icy conditions of the past couple mornings have gone, thankfully, and we have 

bright sunshine despite the chill. All in all, a cheery looking morning. 

I even spy some robins at the birdbath, always a sign of a distant Spring.

I enjoy coffee. I don't like bad coffee. I usually drink mine black, no cream or 
sugar - it must be strong, not bitter, smooth and flavorsome.

If there's no good coffee available I'll stick with a nice cup of tea.

Do you agree with that statement on the wall above?

Do you have a favorite brand of coffee?

Do you grind your own beans?

Do you frequent a particular local coffee shop?

If so, is it a chain or an independent business?

What are your thoughts on coffee drinking?

Driving Grandma!

Once again, a very happy New Year.

Are you getting back to doing normal things yet?

Of course you are, just like me.

For instance. . . . . . .being chauffeured about town!

She's getting ready to take her driving test this month. My sweet baby high school 

senior granddaughter. I pushed her in a stroller, shared a teacup ride at the fair, 

was her seat mate on many airplanes around the world, and almost died of fright 

riding Space Mountain with her at Disney World. . . . .while she laughed with excitement!

Now, over the school vacation, I sit in the passenger seat of my own somewhat 

precious vehicle while this child young woman drives me around town - with a 

learner permit tucked in her purse. 

We go shopping at the mall, have lunch out, sit in a coffee shop with our laptops 

sipping lattes, sharing things and moments while we can.

Jasmin's one of the girls now. Adjusting the seat - she's shorter than me, and 

touching up her lipstick, before we go looking for new boots and pretty little things!

Have you ever taught a teenager to drive?