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  • Writers Wasteland

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    I write so much content it scares me. If I had known I was going to be writing as much as I do when I was a kid I would have paid far more attention to the mechanics of english. While I have a good grasp I probably write like a monkey to some. It’s…

  • Few Moments in NYC

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    Finally caught some free wi-fi in the [Grumpies](http://cafegrumpy.com “Cafe Grumpy”). Quickly checking my email in detail, saying hi to a few in IM, responding to some [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ciordia/), but about to brave the cold and windy streets again to catch the Mary Poppins play. The [GTD](http://www.davidco.com) seminar was fantastic and I’m processing notes for a writeup…

  • Stone Cup Roasting Co.

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    There’s been a lot of talk around me about [Stone Cup Roasting Co.](http://www.stonecup.com/) out of Chattanooga. Run by an impassioned Jennifer Stone I was going to meet her this past week but scheduling conflicts are going to keep us apart for a while longer. From what I understand she’s working on some farm programs, good…

  • Caffe Fresco Flossies Blend

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    Caffe Fresco has brought out a nice blend that can function in any role from espresso to press. Tony has done this by making a fairly bold blend that teeters into the french roast arena. This lets it stand up and not get lost on any of the levels. After touring some Yirgs this coffee…

  • Aida’s Grand Reserve

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    [Counter Culture Coffee](http://www.counterculturecoffee.com) has stepped up to the plate again with their new limited offering, El Salvador Grand Reserve Peaberry aka [Aida’s Grand Reserve](http://www.counterculturecoffee.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=61&category_id=3&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=72). This coffee was hotly debated in our cupping room and has since spread across vines; [Phil](http://onion-bean.blogspot.com/2006/11/aidas-grand-reserve.html), & [Jon](http://www.peacelovecoffee.com/blog/?p=63) are on board, as well it looks like [Murky](http://www.murkycoffee.com/2006/11/updates.html), 3 Cups, Pheasant Creek…

  • Quote: Unknown

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    _(modified from [Dune](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0441172717/sr=8-2/qid=1155233412/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-1513284-5016056?ie=UTF8 q”Dune Book 1″))_ >It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion, It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, The hands acquire shaking, the shaking becomes a warning, It is by caffeine only I set my mind in motion.

  • Lending a Hand

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    Chris Keener, a local coffee geek & future cafe owner asked for a little of my time yesterday. His church has opened the doors to its new building and he wanted to do something nice for the youth league by offering espresso service at their grand opening event. Counter Culture donated a few pounds of…