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Sipping Mythology: Reading Homer with a Cup of Greek Coffee
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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…

jimgarrettJanuary 25, 2026January 28, 2026
Book 3: The Trojans Enter the Stage
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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…

jimgarrettJanuary 23, 2026January 28, 2026
Beyond Bucket Lists: Travel Redefined
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Beyond Bucket Lists: Travel Redefined

As I’ve journeyed along what I like to call my “retirement path,” my understanding of travel has quietly transformed. With…

jimgarrettJuly 30, 2025July 30, 2025
Another Coffee, Novel Comparison
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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…

jimgarrettSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024
My Cup of Coffee vs. The Stranger in the Lifeboat: A Surprising Comparison
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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…

jimgarrettSeptember 19, 2024September 18, 2024
A Drink to Gather Around
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A Drink to Gather Around

OneTrueSentence –  I have found that coffee is a great drink to build friendships around, including new friendships when least…

jimgarrettSeptember 12, 2024September 11, 2024
Oh, I forgot….
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Oh, I forgot….

OneTrueSentence —  I have found that to focus on the experience of drink and food, have awakened a sensory engagement…

jimgarrettSeptember 10, 2024September 9, 2024
Memories (Part 2)
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Memories (Part 2)

If you have not read the first part of this short series, I invite you to visit that post, Memories…

jimgarrettMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023
Coffee at The Well
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Coffee at The Well

I have a list of approximately 50 coffee shops there in Boston that I am working my way through. Recently,…

jimgarrettApril 27, 2023May 3, 2023

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I’m a retired IT professional/Science Teacher/ Life-long learner who passes his time enjoying food, beverages, and reading and enjoys sharing his experiences.

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