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PatB,
It dawned on me after I wrote this that it rhymes to the tune of B. Kliban's "Love to eat them mousies.." Remember the guitar playing cat in the 80s?
I loves my coffee, coffee is what I loves to drink...
posted by
Zena77
on October 26, 2007 at 8:38 PM
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I couldn't have said it better myself. Love my coffee!!!
posted by
Pat_B
on October 26, 2007 at 3:10 PM
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Don't mention it, .Dave, word histories are a passion of mine, it was fun
I'm definitely signing up for Skype as soon as I get a mike next week. I have blog friends in Malaysia, Philippines, England and all over I'd like to talk to. You don't work for Skype? Then why the hype...(sorry, couldn't resist).
The blog name says it all. Thanks for providing me for the classical reference. I was thinking more modern day, but that makes it all the more apropos.
posted by
Zena77
on October 26, 2007 at 1:08 PM
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Richinstore, just the aroma is enough to get me going in the morning
Of course, it's not as good as that first taste!
posted by
Zena77
on October 26, 2007 at 1:04 PM
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Soul Builder,
It's even supposedly good for you (in moderation, I'm sure). I'm not sure what Hatha Yoga says about coffee, but in Western medicine, it can lower your cholesterol. I guess that's without the heavy cream (which I like).
Namaste
posted by
Zena77
on October 26, 2007 at 12:46 PM
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Fineyoungsinger,
For some reason, your blog name makes me think of "Fine Young Cannibals". Were you thinking of them at all when you chose it?
Thank you. I'm working on my singing. I think I'll get a guitar and play this piece in a coffee shop, like Phoebe did "Smelly Cat" on Friends, horribly out of key.
posted by
Zena77
on October 26, 2007 at 12:44 PM
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7stars,
Thank you for putting beauty into my comments. I wish you abundance in everything you desire.
posted by
Zena77
on October 26, 2007 at 12:42 PM
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Sheilah,
Amen to that. As soon as I get up, the kettle goes on. I 
my coffee pot!
Thank you for reading.
posted by
Zena77
on October 26, 2007 at 10:45 AM
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PS, I love your blog title.
What a piece of work is man...
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on October 26, 2007 at 1:56 AM
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PS, I concur with Tonus on Skype.
I shall be getting it soon myself as my mum & sister and in-laws in Germany have it. Skype to Skype is free and they make their money out of discounted Skype to landline calls - but they're cheaper for the customer too, so everybody wins.
(I don't work for Skype, btw)
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on October 26, 2007 at 1:55 AM
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Zena, thanks for the research you did for me.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on October 26, 2007 at 1:52 AM
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a cup of aromatic good coffee is really refreshing!
posted by
richinstore
on October 26, 2007 at 1:10 AM
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Zena
What a wonderful tribute to darn good coffee!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on October 25, 2007 at 7:58 PM
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now that's cute!
posted by
FineYoungSinger
on October 25, 2007 at 7:16 PM
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posted by
star4sky5
on October 25, 2007 at 6:29 PM
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posted by
star4sky5
on October 25, 2007 at 6:29 PM
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It keeps me alive!...
or at least keeps me from walking around like a zombie! LOL
Loved the poem 
posted by
Sheilah
on October 25, 2007 at 6:20 PM
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I tell you, E, it's a hard habit to shake
have to cup (or six) in the morning.
posted by
Zena77
on October 25, 2007 at 5:58 PM
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Z
I'm addicted! 
posted by
Enigmatic68
on October 25, 2007 at 5:48 PM
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Okay, I'll send it.
No, it's open-source freeware. Of course, I haven't looked at it and have not a clue what to do with it, but it comes with instructions. I have to wait to get a microphone next week. One thing at a time. When it comes to technology, I have to take a deep breath and wait for the panic to subside before i take another step.
posted by
Zena77
on October 25, 2007 at 3:20 PM
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Zena - yes, send me a link if you like - I'll look at it.
Did you pay for it then?
posted by
Antonionioni
on October 25, 2007 at 3:13 PM
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Thanks, Antonioni, I'll look into Skype
BTw, the recording software you were asking for is called Audacity. I just received it today. If you like, I could send it to you, or it may be free on the web.
posted by
Zena77
on October 25, 2007 at 3:04 PM
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Hooray, well said Zena.
By the way, I recommend Skype as a free method of contacting others on the Skype network such as me, including a video link by webcam, and if the other person is not on Skype themself, it's still really cheap to make overseas calls. I did it recently to my daughter when she was in France. A long conversation of about 45 minutes only cost about a dollar I think.
posted by
Antonionioni
on October 25, 2007 at 2:35 PM
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7stars,
Thanks for stopping by!
posted by
Zena77
on October 25, 2007 at 1:46 PM
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Hi Sunnybeach, thank you
it's good to be here. I'm glad you liked it.
posted by
Zena77
on October 25, 2007 at 1:45 PM
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.Dave,
f make mine a double!
posted by
Zena77
on October 25, 2007 at 12:55 PM
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Antonio,
Starbucks is a monstrosity of corporate insidiousness, it's octopi tentacles reaching far and wide, while the humble independents struggle. Personally, if I had to choose, I'd rather drink the brew at a gas station. It's less pretentious, costs less, and usually better.
If anyone is trying to show off their conspicuous consumption at a Starbucks, they're laughably clueless as to what real coffee is. Posers. To add insult to injury, now to use because they're stock prices are down (yay!), they're resorting to charging for the use of the wifi internet services, forcing their patrons to pay for what is usually provided with the coffee. Yet another reason I'm glad they were kicked out of a Chinese national monument. Good for the Chinese! At least they have some national dignity and self-respect.
posted by
Zena77
on October 25, 2007 at 12:54 PM
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Beans been berry, berry good to me, Spinner!
posted by
Zena77
on October 25, 2007 at 12:48 PM
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beans beans good for the Oh! not that kind of beans good job / spinner
posted by
spinner
on October 25, 2007 at 12:44 PM
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posted by
star4sky5
on October 25, 2007 at 12:17 PM
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Welcome to blogit!
Very entertaining piece. Thanks!
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on October 25, 2007 at 12:13 PM
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posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on October 25, 2007 at 11:29 AM
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Joe le coffee - mmm, you can't beat it.
I noticed all the people in Starbuck's today in Manchester - how come there are so many Starbuckses, and how come so many people are willing to sit there before the day even starts? I'd rather have my coffee at home! Of course, they are buying trendiness, status, casual and conspicuous consumption. Hey look at me, I can afford to throw money away - I'm better than you! Eeek, I need to make a cup of coffee and calm down. Er, but coffee doesn't calm you down does it?!!
posted by
Antonionioni
on October 25, 2007 at 10:52 AM
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