Why am I not inspired to write?
Funny how sometimes the words can just flow from the heart so eloquently. But today .... blah. Blah. Blah. Blah. Staring at my computer, but nothing is even coming to mind. Fooey!
Guess I'll just go on with my day and wait until tomorrow when I can go to Bardo Coffeehouse. THAT will inspire me!
Until then ...
PEACE, LOVE AND COFFEE ~ Lisa's Blog
Just lovin' this journey called life! This is where I share my thoughts with the world while exploring locally owned, independent coffeehouses across America (and beyond).
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Rooster & Moon Coffee Pub, Denver CO
Today I'm in the Golden Triangle in Denver, Colorado
It is my first visit to Rooster & Moon Coffee Pub. When I walked in they welcomed me with a warm hello . The sun was shining in their west-facing wall of windows and I sunk right into a booth.
They obviously LOVE the idea of bringing the community together. So much, in fact, that they named the place to represent the waking Rooster to the nighttime Moon. Open all times of day for all kinds of people. The idea of the "great gathering place" that thrives in London pubs was their guide.
And the bartistas .... uber cool! They are friendly AND funny! Thanks guys! Visit them sometime at 10th & Bannock.
Ciao, Lisa
It is my first visit to Rooster & Moon Coffee Pub. When I walked in they welcomed me with a warm hello . The sun was shining in their west-facing wall of windows and I sunk right into a booth.
They obviously LOVE the idea of bringing the community together. So much, in fact, that they named the place to represent the waking Rooster to the nighttime Moon. Open all times of day for all kinds of people. The idea of the "great gathering place" that thrives in London pubs was their guide.
And the bartistas .... uber cool! They are friendly AND funny! Thanks guys! Visit them sometime at 10th & Bannock.
Ciao, Lisa
Friday, August 20, 2010
Perusing the Truth
Last night I decided to face it.
I swallowed slowly as it lay before me on the table. The journal from the road trip has been accessible, but I haven't opened it since my return over four months ago. I remembered the sadness as I returned ~ feeling like I had failed coming home earlier than expected and with empty pockets.
Since I have begun to write my book, most of the contents has come from memories or a notation in my calendar. It felt real. It felt complete. However last weekend was my "girls weekend" with my closest friends ~ the first time the three of us have been together without kids and events since my return. We dove head first into our hearts as we ate fresh fruit and drank aged wines.
Our gathering sparked the need to recall the stuff of the journey. It was time to face the reality, the truth of the emotions that were were logged into my travel journal.
As the pages poured out their musings, I smiled. The journey was not a failure at all, but the awakening of my soul.
Ahhhhh. :)
I swallowed slowly as it lay before me on the table. The journal from the road trip has been accessible, but I haven't opened it since my return over four months ago. I remembered the sadness as I returned ~ feeling like I had failed coming home earlier than expected and with empty pockets.
Since I have begun to write my book, most of the contents has come from memories or a notation in my calendar. It felt real. It felt complete. However last weekend was my "girls weekend" with my closest friends ~ the first time the three of us have been together without kids and events since my return. We dove head first into our hearts as we ate fresh fruit and drank aged wines.
Our gathering sparked the need to recall the stuff of the journey. It was time to face the reality, the truth of the emotions that were were logged into my travel journal.
As the pages poured out their musings, I smiled. The journey was not a failure at all, but the awakening of my soul.
Ahhhhh. :)
Friday, August 13, 2010
Wrapping my words
So I'm writing my first book and want it wrapped in a cover that will appeal to you and beyond! What keeps coming to me doesn't have anything to do with what it looks like, but rather what it feels like. I want it to feel like hope and fresh inspiration.
How do I package that? There's the title, the size, the color, the image, the words ... ei yi yi!
To start, I have given this request to a talented artist who is also my dear friend. The sketch she gave to me is super cool! I'll share it as we get closer to the final image. Thanks, Kelsi!
My title is still a moving target ... as for now it is, "In search of Peace, Love and Coffee, American Style".
Much love today.
How do I package that? There's the title, the size, the color, the image, the words ... ei yi yi!
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| The cover of my book, created by Kelsi! |
To start, I have given this request to a talented artist who is also my dear friend. The sketch she gave to me is super cool! I'll share it as we get closer to the final image. Thanks, Kelsi!
My title is still a moving target ... as for now it is, "In search of Peace, Love and Coffee, American Style".
Much love today.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Hailey Coffee Co. in Sun Valley, ID
Close to Hailey, Idaho? If you are, you must visit Carrie at Hailey Coffee Co. and have a hot, fresh muffin and a cuppa joe!
Here is a link to my most recent article/review from my coffeehouse roadtrip.
InJoy!
Lisa
Friday, August 6, 2010
Sweet Words
Words have power and I am learning how to put my thoughts into words that flow from my heart to yours. My hope is to inspire people to move into get "unstuck" and do all of those things you have dreamed of doing. Say poo-poo to fear and take that leap to the unknown and release yourself of limits.
My book is underway! I'm writing about the winter journey we took across the northwest for five months. My daughter and I had amazing experiences as we set out by ourselves with our two cats in a vintage RV. We met beautiful people who gave their time to us when we were in trouble. I believe that humanity is basically good, but we get so deeply caought up in the undercurrents of fear that we forget to give. We forget to love. What resides at the core of human nature is true compassion and the desire to take care of each other.
The book will be my expression about peace, about love and the great catalyst: coffee.
InJoy, Lisa
My book is underway! I'm writing about the winter journey we took across the northwest for five months. My daughter and I had amazing experiences as we set out by ourselves with our two cats in a vintage RV. We met beautiful people who gave their time to us when we were in trouble. I believe that humanity is basically good, but we get so deeply caought up in the undercurrents of fear that we forget to give. We forget to love. What resides at the core of human nature is true compassion and the desire to take care of each other.
The book will be my expression about peace, about love and the great catalyst: coffee.
InJoy, Lisa
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