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Coffee during the transition . . .

Welcome to book review three of fifty-two for this year’s virtual coffee shares. Coffee Self-Talk: 5 Minutes a Day to Start Living Your Magical LifeAuthor Kristen HelmstetterPublished in August 2020Publisher is Green Butterfly PressAvailable in eBook, Audio, Hardcover, and Paperback (198 pages)Stress and Time Management | Neuropsychology | Creativity Rewire your brain with positive affirmations… Continue reading Coffee during the transition . . .

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Grinding the beans

Welcome to book review two of fifty-two for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books that are related to the theme here at Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils—coffee, books, and puzzles. Visions and Vanilla CappuccinoAuthor Jinty JamesSecond edition published in 2017 **Originally titled Cappuccino CorpseThe publisher is CreateSpace Independent Publishing PlatformAvailable in… Continue reading Grinding the beans

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Coffee and a book review

Here we are in 2025! This year, for our virtual coffee dates, I’m trying something new. Welcome to book review one of fifty-two for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books related to the Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils theme—coffee, books, and puzzles. Murder by the Book|Author Lauren ElliotRe-issue edition published in… Continue reading Coffee and a book review

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Pictures & Coffee—2024-52

Would you rather grow a coffee plant or live on a coffee bean? **I have a coffee plant. I have had it for years; it has produced no coffee beans yet. The idea of living on a coffee bean is fun. I love fantasy and I can feel a story brewing . . .Would you… Continue reading Pictures & Coffee—2024-52

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Coffee before Christmas—COFFEE 2024-51

Would you rather ask silly coffee questions or answer them? **This has been a long string of me asking would you rather question. So, I would rather take a break from asking and answer some silly questions.Would you rather read the novel The Various Flavours of Coffee by Anthony Capella or Death by Coffee written… Continue reading Coffee before Christmas—COFFEE 2024-51

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The gift of coffee—COFFEE 2024-50

Would you rather give the gift of coffee or receive the gift of coffee? **I’ve experienced that lovely surprise of getting to the drive-through window and having the cashier say, “The car in front of you already paid for your coffee.” It’s a feeling that stays with you the rest of the day. So, I’ve… Continue reading The gift of coffee—COFFEE 2024-50

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Lots to share—COFFEE 2024-49

Would you rather leave Santa espresso chocolate chip cookies or white chocolate mocha cake? **This is Santa we are talking about. So, I would rather leave him espresso chocolate chip cookies.Would you rather create a new coffee creamer or a new coffee syrup? *I would rather create a new coffee creamer. I used to love… Continue reading Lots to share—COFFEE 2024-49

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Coffee and changes—2024-48

Would you rather be served a coffee made by a five-year-old or a person with a cold?  **Safety assured, I would rather drink coffee made by a five-year-old than a person with a cold.Would you rather drink coffee on a plane or on a train? **I would rather sip my coffee while I watch the… Continue reading Coffee and changes—2024-48

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An icy coffee date—COFFEE 2024-47

Would you rather make coffee ice cubes or coffee popsicles? **November was the wrong time to ask such an icy question, but my answer is ice cubes because they would go well in an iced coffee.Would you rather breathe coffee air or expel coffee droplets when you breathe? **I would rather breathe coffee air. If… Continue reading An icy coffee date—COFFEE 2024-47

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A snowy coffee—2024-46

Would you rather use coffee grounds as a natural dye or to treat circles under the eyes? **I’m curious about how coffee grounds would work as a dye.Would you rather use coffee grounds to neutralize odours or clear ice off the sidewalk? **Both options sound messy. I would rather use coffee grounds to clear ice… Continue reading A snowy coffee—2024-46