Tuesday, March 23, 2004


regional coffee culture, part xxi

"the culture of coffee house debates - central to the 18th century scottish enlightenment - was recreated yesterday, as students discussed the role of young people in the democratic process."

people new to bccy are sometimes taken aback by my grand statements about the passionate history of coffee and its place in the world. simply because many remain unaware of the monumental economic and social role coffee has played, and continues to play, in the destiny of the planet.

it's really quite amazing! but we coffee lovers understand the true nature of our favorite beverage. . .it changes every life it touches, if only that life is willing to open its eyes and look with mindful awareness.

from the grand, the paradigm-shifting, to the personal, almost banal: which side is my coffee cup on?

also, the yoga-in-the-schools movement heads on to the u.k. it's no news to bccy readers that a carefully structured yoga practice can be beneficial to children and teens, particularly those with weight and attention-deficit issues.

finally, there is a lot of truth in this article. . .how to spot a yogini a mile off by her hair and shoes. . .it's amusing in a certain way. i have to cop to it, there's no denying!

i am frequently seen about town in my capri-length yoga pants, the cropped tanktop, flip-flops or cole-haan mules, my hair in a chignon high on my head. . .those who know me can attest i rarely leave the house without my huge black yoga mat in its rip-stop nylon bag.

recently one sarcastic pal told me to stop loitering on the subway downtown lest the police come to believe i am carrying a mortar. . .

i may have to become a yoga teacher yet. could you imagine? with my bad sanskrit?

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