Mother-in-Laws

I just finished reading a novel called "Mother-in-Law Diaries" by fellow Austinite Carol Dawson. (See my recent reads for an Amazon link)

I really enjoyed the book, but it made me think about my mother-in-law Marilyn. Marilyn passed away June 2005 after a short, but brave battle with cancer. She was amazing, funny and strong woman who I only knew for 8 short years. While I know many wives have stormy relationships with their mother-in-laws, I was lucky to know mine.

Marilyn, I miss you and think of you often.

I found this quote about coffee that I dig...

"I think we all pray to the first cup of the day. It's a silent prayer, sung while the mind is still foggy and blue. 'O Magic Cup,' it might go, 'carry me above the traffic jam. Keep me civil in the subway. And forgive my employer, as you forgive me. Amen"
--Stewart Lee Allen

Speaking of coffee...I am a true coffee lover. I was into it way before Starbucks made it trendy. I just came across this place that I want to go and try.