Joy Drop: Some home-run moments gave this week a real lift
Hello, friends! The month of May is upon us. Our tires have been changed, our gardening gloves are coming out. OK, fine. Neither of those things has actually happened in my life. But they will be!
I celebrated a wonderful Eid holiday with my family and friends on Monday. I am thrilled to say that this week brought me a beautiful amount of joy through coffee in the morning, something I really missed while fasting. No, this online notebook is not sponsored by Nespresso but it ought to be. I enjoy my coffee strong, black and in abundance.
EID MUBARAK, FRIENDS! Hope you are enjoying the celebrations with coffees, teas, and food. Please check on your community. <br>May Allah Almighty accept our prayers. May we continue to strive for joy and justice.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EidUlFitr?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EidUlFitr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EidMubarak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EidMubarak</a> <a href="https://t.co/K6HKwNPkSw">pic.twitter.com/K6HKwNPkSw</a>
Speaking of coffee, I have been listening to a delightful podcast about coffee called "Adventures in Coffee". It is sponsored by Caffeine Magazine and I am addicted. The hosts are a mix of coffee drinkers and experts: Scott, Jools and James. It is a London-based podcast but they tell tales and chat about coffee from all over the world. It is incredible storytelling and with the centre topic being my favourite thing in the world — other than cats. They invite experts from all walks of life and study to share perspectives.
I have learned about the history of colonization in coffee distribution, equitable pay for coffee farmers, how to reduce my carbon footprint while drinking coffee, how to choose a roast and why local matters.
