Day 86 - November 10, 2022
I love black coffee—so much so that I have a natural slow pace when I drink it. The slow pace expands the experience and I get to enjoy...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 9, 20221 min read
Day 85 - November 9, 2022
Before starting work I ground, boiled and poured. Before I hit the bricks I saddled up with a cup of coffee and took my first sips, which...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Day 84 - November 8, 2022
I had a meeting today. My colleague suggested an ice cream place. She said they have coffee there. At one time I would have tried to...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 7, 20221 min read
Day 83 - November 7, 2022
One of the beauties of the café experience is that you never know who you are going to run into. I guess that could also be a curse, but...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 6, 20221 min read
Day 82 - November 6, 2022
I’ve been grappling between the small and medium latte at the local establishment. For an extra 26 cents I can upgrade to the third shot...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 5, 20221 min read
Day 81 - November 5, 2022
I walked up to the café only to find that it was overrun with coffee lovers. It is my type of crowd, but I was looking for a more...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 4, 20221 min read
Day 80 - November 4, 2022
I had some trepidation when my latte was presented to me. The latte art left a lot to be desired. I wasn’t even sure what he was trying...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Day 79 - November 3, 2022
I started making coffee and reached for my favorite mug, which was not there. Far from any type of Sherlock deducti0n I remembered it was...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Day 78 - November 2, 2022
I came into the house and smelled some brownies my daughter was making. She said they would be ready in 10 minutes, enough time to spring...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 1, 20221 min read
Day 77 - November 1, 2022
I am teetering on the edge of having a late afternoon macchiato. It’s getting pretty late for a coffee. No doubt it would be enjoyable at...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Day 76 - October 31, 2022
Halloween is here and the pumpkin spice lattes are going like hot cakes. One wonders to the overall success of hot cakes turning in to...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 30, 20221 min read
Day 75 - October 30, 2022
The local pit stop was unexpectedly closed today. I did have my palette poised for a particular profile. However, plan B was just a...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 29, 20221 min read
Day 74 - October 29, 2022
This morning the scent of coffee hit me before I could even wake up. Before I opened my eyes that lovely fragrance hit me while I was in...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 28, 20221 min read
Day 73 - October 28, 2022
Friday is here, my work is done for the week, and all there is left for the day is my final appointment for my latte at the café. It’s...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Day 72 - October 27, 2022
I took the coffee down to the rocky edge of the shore. The constant breeze brought the ocean scents swirling through my brain. I sipped,...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 26, 20221 min read
Day 71 - October 26, 2022
There are more and more choices if you want an excellent espresso drink. The bar is being driven up higher and we are all benefiting from...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 25, 20221 min read
Day 70 - October 25, 2022
The importance of appreciating your daily cup goes further than the tasteful pleasure it affords you. If you can appreciate this daily...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 24, 20221 min read
Day 69 - October 24, 2022
I walked into the café for my usual afternoon delight, when the Barista informed me that the espresso machine was down. “Oh my God!” I...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 23, 20221 min read
Day 68 - October 23, 2022
It’s early Sunday morning. I hear the birds chirping in the backyard while I watch a squirrel run up a tree. My meditation continues as I...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 22, 20221 min read
Day 67 - October 22, 2022
As luck would have it the café greeted me today with an a cappella group singing Son of a Preacher Man, originally performed by Dusty...
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