The coffee bean: the universal symbol of java. Logos, coffeeshop names, cheesy puns (ahem, I certainly never make bean puns). But the iconic bean has rather stolen the spotlight…
Anyone still out there? I am, in fact, still alive (I know, you were dying of suspense wondering). Obviously unnecessary to state, but it has been A YEAR (or…
Currently Reading: The Winter Sea I recently discovered Susanna Kearsley’s books, and I’ve been moving through them at record speed since. As with the rest of her books I’ve…
If you’re in the Kansas City area and haven’t been living under a rock, chances are you’ve heard of Messenger Coffee. Honestly, I’m a little late to the party…
Hey, I have a new baby (as in creative project — geez)! Are you a history nerd? A traveler? A lover of wandering curious places? Perfect — you’ll fit…
We’re getting to that point of the year when the snow and chilliness has ceased being charming and magical and started to be … well, just cold. Or is…
It’s probably the history nerd in me, but I’ve always been fascinated by ancient Egypt. The storied history, the incredible achievements, the mysticism — something about it captivates me.…
When it comes to coffeeshops, quaint and a bit quirky is my sweet spot. Hip, sleek and modern is all very nice, but give me a funky hole-in-the-wall any day.…
Currently reading: Aimée Leduc books I’m a sucker for a good mystery. Add to that the fact that these novels are set in Paris, and I’m sold. I came…
Possibly an unpopular opinion, but I like winter. Crisp air, moody grey skies, a fluttering of snow — it’s magical. That said, as I stomp through the slush of…