Caffè Vittoria, Kafka, and the Germans at the Next Table
I didn’t expect John Green to follow me into Caffè Vittoria yesterday, but in his own way, he did. I’m…
Category: Drink
When the Story Ends, the Listening Begins
There are two reasons I write this blog—three, if you count that I don’t write it with dreams of becoming…
When Pages Become Passports: Traveling Tuscany Through Mystery and Meals
More often than not, a book settles into my hands not because I expect it to become a classic, but…
Sipping Mythology: Reading Homer with a Cup of Greek Coffee
There’s something profoundly fitting about pairing a good book with the right beverage, especially when both transport you to another…
Book 3: The Trojans Enter the Stage
Reading Homer’s The Iliad is no ordinary task. It demands time, attention, and a willingness to sit with an ancient…
A Fresh Start: I Must Get Back to It
After a long pause, I’m excited to return to this blog—a place where I share the flavors, stories, and experiences…
From the Mediterranean with Warmth
OneTrueSentence – If beauty is designed to bring pleasure to our mind and senses, then sahlab is a beautiful beverage.…
Another Coffee, Novel Comparison
OneTrueSentence – I find it rewarding sometimes to read an author back-to-back and sense their approach to differing environments and…
My Cup of Coffee vs. The Stranger in the Lifeboat: A Surprising Comparison
OneTrueSentence – There is no reason one can’t find similar benefits from coffee and a novel. At first glance, comparing…
A Drink to Gather Around
OneTrueSentence – I have found that coffee is a great drink to build friendships around, including new friendships when least…