Cup of Coffee

February 27, 2009

It has been exactly one week and we have not set foot in Starbucks!  (That is one downside of this Marriott).  Going without a car has helped.   What we’ve really done is set ourselves up at the hotel to meet our coffee needs. 

First, we determined the little do it yourself coffee pots in the room would not cut it for the whole week…

Will only do in a pinch!

Will only do in a pinch!

Pure Elevation? Not so much

Pure Elevation? Not so much

They come with little packets that you slide into the machine.  They’re actually not that bad.  However, between the Klause and Neff power coffee drinkers, who want coffee in the AM, after the beach, and in the evening, we decided to opt for the bigger model at the local Marco grocery store (which Mom and Dad can drive home with them).  For $20 (the cost of 4 good coffees at the coffee shop here), we get cost savings, decent taste and volume!
Real coffee, on demand

Real coffee, on demand

Yessir, the old fashion, no frills Mr. Coffee still makes a great cup (or 12) ’o joe.   More later on the coffee shop in the hotel.. Not a bad Americano, but pricey!! 

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Amazing Grace

February 27, 2009

There are a few things in life that cause you to ask yourself — am i doing what i’m supposed to be doing?  Is our family where we are supposed to be?   Am i working to my full potential and calling?   I’m probably not too different from most people…  For me, these reflection times range from everything like walks on the beach to elipticizing in my workout room, running on the streets of my neighborhood with my iPod (with my motimusic ringing), and of course watching a good biographical movie.     

Well, this week was a double whammy — walks on the beach AND the watching of Amazing Grace, which told the life of William Wilberforce.   If there was ever one person in history with whom I’d like to have dinner, it’s Wilberforce.  It is, i’m sure, a gift and a curse to know your pure calling and to be faithful to it through the darkest of days and odds.

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