What fills your cup?
It’s 5:15 a.m. on a Saturday in November, and I’m in my cozy spot with [...]
Nov
How a Google map and ginormous roasting machine changed everything
I found it on Google Maps. A tiny house with massive, moss-covered oak trees. A [...]
Nov
The day after: When the calm isn’t just relief, it’s proof
It’s a perfect sunny Florida kind of day. I sat on my balcony this morning [...]
Coffee + Chaos + Calm = What leadership really looks like
I woke up at 3 a.m. knowing something had shifted. First, coffee. Always coffee first. [...]
Saturday morning sanctuary: Where tomorrow’s creativity is born
I’m in my cozy spot this morning. You know the one – we all have [...]
Nov
Coffee klatch: Creating space for real connection
Many years ago, I had a coworker who would show up at my office door [...]
Oct
My coffee journey: From Keurig to French press
This morning, as I made my coffee, I realized I’ve never told the story of [...]
Oct
Tuesday morning coffee: The power of routine
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, and I’m sitting in my favorite spot with my coffee, watching [...]
Oct
Eight months later: The Coffee & Words journey continues
When I wrote my first Coffee & Words post in February 2025, I had no [...]
Oct
Welcome to Coffee & Words: Where stories stack beautifully
As a newspaper editor and coffee enthusiast, my days always begin with two essentials: coffee [...]
Feb
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