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  I just love the Hemp & Honey from Reno Coffee. Today though, it's just at home with my Keurig Donut Shop Blend. It's not bad. Some farmers use water, or "washing" processes to remove the fleshy parts, while others use a more "natural" process of allowing the fruit to dry in the sun in a sort of fermentation process.  This of course impacts the flavor of the beans, as does the location in which they grew. Always be sure to verify Fairtrade. Cheers! Days of the Year

 With the move and everything that entails, I haven't had a chance to finish this yet, so I'm still working on it.  I am more than halfway through.  The library called yesterday as I'm overdue, but I promise I'll get it back to them soon.  The story is building up to such a reveal and I'm trying to keep all the connections straight in my head - so many characters weaving in and out of other lives. As I did for Black History Month, I searched for short stories to read that would fall under Women's History Month.  I haven't read any yet, but this will be my go to when I need something quick. Here Maybe sometime near the middle of the month we'll pick one to read together. It's also National Barista Day, but I make my own coffee. Okay, this morning was especially easy because it was Instant Coffee, but it's a Vietnamese brand I was gifted.  It has a very deep, earthy taste.  Recommended! And, given the name: Share your reads, your coffee, and maybe ...

  Working from home, enjoying my morning coffee. Coffee has energy boosting and fat burning properties, and is a great source of antioxidants. It is believed that coffee beans were first discovered in Ethiopia - a 9th century goat herder noticed the stimulating effects on his goats and started experimenting. Coffee was originally popular in Arab countries beginning in the 15th century.  From there it spread to Asia, then Italy, across Europe and to the Americas. Today, coffee is one of the world's largest crops. Photo Credit: Cesar Elias Botelho The coffee bean is actually the pit of these coffee berries. When buying your coffee, look for the Fair Trade Certified stamp of approval.  Because coffee is considered a luxury, consumers can demand more from their producers, which has historically meant poor treatment of the farmers and workers on top of the hard conditions they already face. It's a few years old, but here is a  Guide to Buying Ethical Coffee . Days of the ...