...Coffee. Coffee of any kind or taste. Just like your average morning, this blog begins with a warm cup of coffee by my keyboard and the right kind of music playing. And why start a blog with such a title, you might ask. In all honesty, I do not have the right answer for you… Continue reading And it all begins with..
Greece Through a Cup of Coffee.
Daily writing promptWhat’s a cultural tradition from your country that you love?View all responses Filoxenia: The Greek art of making sure nobody leaves hungry. There is a dangerous sentence to say when visiting a Greek home: ''No thank you, I am not hungry''. You may genuinely believe this but your host does not. You might… Continue reading Greece Through a Cup of Coffee.
Coffee Conversations.
Daily writing promptWhich fictional world would be the most fun to vacation in?View all responses ''Can I ask you something?'' If you could spend a week anywhere in fiction, where would you go? Not to live there forever, that's an entirely different question. Just a holiday. Seven glorious days with no responsibilities, excellent food, beautiful… Continue reading Coffee Conversations.
Things You Only Understand After Spending a Summer in Greece.
There are things people think they know about Greek summers. Blue seas. White houses. Beautiful beaches. Fresh food. Sunsets. And yes, all those things are true. But, spend an entire summer in Greece and you begin to discover the other things. The things the postcards somehow forgot to mention. Like the fact that cicadas apparently… Continue reading Things You Only Understand After Spending a Summer in Greece.
Coffee Conversations.
Daily writing promptIf your future self could send you one sentence, what do you hope it would say?View all responses ''Can I ask you something?'' If your future self could send you just one sentence, what would you hope it said? I've thought about this more than I probably should have... At first, I imagined… Continue reading Coffee Conversations.
Early Morning Coffee Conversations.
Daily writing promptWhat’s a thing you wish schools actually taught?View all responses ''Can I ask you something?'' What's one think you wish schools actually taught? Isn't that an interesting question? And as a teacher, I probably ought to say something wonderfully educational, like: Financial literacy. First aid. Cooking. How taxes work... All are excellent answers… Continue reading Early Morning Coffee Conversations.
Ithaka: The Island that Doesn’t Need to Impress You.
Some places announce themselves the moment you arrive. Ithaka isn't one of them. It doesn't compete with Greece's most famous islands. There are no endless rows of beach bars, no crowds rushing from one attraction to the next, and no pressure to tick every landmark off a list. Instead... Ithaka quietly invites you to slow… Continue reading Ithaka: The Island that Doesn’t Need to Impress You.
Coffee Conversations.
Daily writing promptWhat’s a skill you consider basic, that most people don’t actually know how to do?View all responses ''Can I ask you something?'' What do you think is one skill everyone should have...but surprisingly few people do? It's an interesting question. At first, my mind went to practical things. Cooking, sewing on a button,… Continue reading Coffee Conversations.
The Cat that Joined Me for Coffee.
It happened in Greece. Of course it did. If you've even sat outside at a Greek cafe, you will know that you are never really alone. There are the locals discussing absolutely everything with animated hand gestures, the occasional scooter buzzing past, someone calling out a cheerful 'Kalimera', and, most inevitably...a cat. Not a stray… Continue reading The Cat that Joined Me for Coffee.
Coffee Conversations.
Daily writing promptDo you think everything happens for a reason?View all responses ''Can I ask you something?'' Do you think everything happens for a reason? It's one of those questions people often ask after something difficult. Sometimes it's offered as comfort or because silence feels too heavy. I've been asked that questions more than once.… Continue reading Coffee Conversations.
Morning Coffee with Me.
Daily writing promptWhat’s your home decoration style?View all responses ''Can I ask you something?'' If someone asked you to describe your home decor style, what would you say? Minimalist? Scandinavian? Modern? Vintage? I have thought about it more than once. Mostly while standing in a homeware shop, convincing myself that I absolutely don't need another… Continue reading Morning Coffee with Me.
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