Leggo My Flamingo

A Long Way Gone: by Ishmael Beah

This is an amazing story of a 26 year old man from Sierra Leone who was a boy soldier in his native land. This book is currently a best seller and being featured at Starbucks with $2.00 from each book purchased from Starbucks going to UNICEF.

Starbucks Casi Cielo warms me all over

It's almost midnight and I'm about to enjoy a cup of my favorite Starbucks coffee, Guatemalan Casi Cielo. I only have a one pound bag left. It's seasonal and most of the stores are already out of it. So, tomorrow my mission is to secure five pounds for my pantry.

I've started using my Chemex rather than my electric coffee maker so that I get all the flavor and absolutely none of the bitterness.

Sometimes this is as good as it gets ;0

Mocha Dot

Big Shout Out to Jennifer Hudson

JENNIFER HUDSON: NOMINATED FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

And Ms. Hudson also appears on the cover of the March issue of Vogue Magazine. You go, girl!!

Mary, Mary Not At All Contrary

How does your garden grow?

The Bay - "We Fresh"

Bloom Where You're Planted

"You may not drive a great big Cadillac. . .just be thankful for what you got." (Curtis Mayfield)

I love my urban garden

My brother-in-law, Nate, planted this lovely potted lettuce garden for me. I can't wait to make my first salad from it. I might not even spoil it with dressing ;)