Music
My primary goal when drinking coffee is to help me unwind (might be an oxymoron to some), relax, clear my thoughts, of reflect on something (God, life, family, etc.). Music has a great way of opening our heart and mind to things we normally wouldn’t think about. Below are some of the music I enjoy listening to when enjoying my coffee.
Why is it so hard to enjoy life sometimes? Enjoy Life. Only two words, but with an abundance of meaning. It’s similar to the saying, “Don’t worry. Be Happy.” But just like “Enjoy Life”,...
2020 has come and I’m just now getting to writing down my resolutions that have been on my mind since 2019 ended and 2020 began. Much is the same as last years, but a...
Star light, star bright, The first star I see tonight; I wish I may, I wish I might, Have the wish I wish tonight. Star Light, Star Bright is an old English nursery rhyme...
It’s been quite a while since my last post. A lot has been going on and couldn’t find the time nor desire to write anything. My wife and I welcomed our first child, a...
When I was a kid there was a time of the day that I often looked forward to, but only sometimes experienced. The air became cooler, the streets quieter, the sky became filled with...
The world is a noisy place. It is full soul crushing chatter and mind numbing static. It can be very draining, leaving your mind cloudy, your thoughts muddled, your body tired, and your heart...
Autumn has finally arrived. It’s the time of the year I look most forward to. The air becomes cooler, the colors of nature change, and everything just seems to slow down and everything feels...
I lived in Japan for close to three years after I got married and it was a great adventure. There were many ups and downs, sad times and good times, there was new life...
My favorite Ghibli film is Laputa: Castle in the Sky (Japanese: 天空の城ラピュタ Hepburn: Tenkū no Shiro Rapyuta). I got this puzzle piece alongside my Totoro puzzle on my last trip to Japan. I...
I really enjoy the work of Japanese animator Hayao Miyzaki. One of his most famous and iconic works is My Neighbor Totoro (となりのトトロ Hepburn: Tonari no Totoro). I got this stained glass (plastic)...
Do you ever just want to get up and travel? Leave everything behind for a moment in time and just explore? Just get away from where you are and see new things, experience new...
I picked up some French cookies from World Market the other day called Le Petit Normand. They’re a basic biscuit with a milk chocolate back. They were Ok, nothing to write home about, though....
There is little doubt that the night sky is one the most beautiful backdrops of creation. Filled with tiny points of light forming patterns and a beauty in its seemingly random design, the stars...
I typically stay up fairly late in the night, which definitely has its benefits and drawbacks. A few drawbacks being that I tend to wake up later in the day or feel tired if...
. Posted by David Wolfe on Saturday, November 4, 2017 Often times, life can get busy. It can feel like our time is consumed by our schedules set by some force beyond our control....
The New Year is here. 2017 is gone and 2018 has arrived. The New Year causes each of to reflect on the past 365 days as the clock ticks closer to midnight. For some,...
Every living thing has a story to tell. From the giant oaks that have seen ages go by to that of a puppy who ended up at a dog pound and then adopted by...
Fall is my favorite season. Everything seems to slow down. People seem less frustrated. The world seems less busy. Maybe it’s the picturesque colors of the falling leaves. Maybe it’s the crunching sound they...
The pages of a book hold so many things. They hold history, imagination, knowledge. They hold wisdom passed down from ancients and hold the key to exploring new things and imagining new heights and...
I like coffee. I like frothing milk. I like coffee with frothed milk. Several months ago I bought my first frother from Daiso. It was cheap, but it did the trick and ever...
As I’ve written before, finding new music is a fun experience. There’s something about listening to a song for the first time on TV, a movie, or on the radio, and having it...
When I was younger, I couldn’t wait for my birthday. My family didn’t have much, so I never received many gifts, I don’t even remember ever having a party, but I looked forward to...
One of the most painful experiences we all experience in this life is losing someone we love. Even though we know it’s coming, nothing can prepare us for the flood of emotions that hit...
Sometimes, I just want to travel. I want to escape. I want to clear my mind and renew my spirit. There are times where I don’t just want it, but need it. I usually...
The heart and the mind seem to work in harmony to give us clues as to what we want in our lives. We often hear the adage “Follow your heart“, but what exactly does...
There are times in our lives when we seem to come to a fork in the road. We need to make a decision. Go left, or go right. In some cases, there’s no difference...
Amusingly enough, we can learn much from even the most unlikely places. Sometimes we can learn life lessons about love and friendship from a child’s story like Winnie The Pooh or in this case, from...
The desire for adventure and to explore the unknown is a feeling that is part of the human identity and something each of us have yearned for at some point in our lives....
As adults, I think we tend to dismiss children’s shows / books as merely that: shows for the naive physically and in spirit, the young in mind and heart. What we often forget is...
When we say something is “Written in Stone”, we mean that an action, event, decision, feeling, etc. is permanent. It’s impossible to erase what was carved into the stone, therefore, it’s everlasting. It’s there...
I think most of us have those times where we feel the need to go outside on a starry night and look up at the heavens in wonder or awe of the greatness before...
Have you ever found yourself sitting quietly when past memory comes to mind followed by a tear running down your cheek? Sometimes the tear could have be brought forth by a happy memory, like...
Autumn is finally here. A time to relax, enjoy the crisp air and a hot drink, and reflect on the past year and the final months. Enjoy!
Each of us have our own idea of what is beautiful and aesthetic. For most of us, it’s not necessary a set of rules that defines what makes something beautiful to or not, but...
Have you ever looked at a painting and wished you were there? Wished that you were living in the painted scene because of the peace that it brings or the motions it stirs in...
Have your ever felt you’re living life in the clouds or had a desire to? For some people, dreaming is a way to escape the realities of their life. For others, it is a...
The above quote is from Oliver Wendell Holmes, a supreme court justice from 1902 – 1931. There are a couple things I really enjoy about the Gif above which cause me to think on...
The image above is from a bridge in a Chinese park. I’m not sure of the park, but I’ve named this particular bridge Reflection Bridge because of the pretty reflection of the bridge...
As I’ve stated many times before, I love coffee time, especially in the autumn, which is coming up! I’m so excited. 🙂 It’s so nice when we find someone or something that just understands...
Today’s daily dose of cuteness is brought to you by Imogen from Symbio Wildlife Park… enjoy! ? Posted by Australia.com on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Another video I found while browsing facebook. This is...
Wonders Of Creativity …… ”Beautiful Art” Posted by Wonders Of The World on Thursday, August 11, 2016 I found this on a facebook page, Wonders of The World. I think it’s pretty and very...
A favorite movie of mine is Midnight in Paris, starring Owen Wilson. It mixes elements that I enjoy like Paris, cobble stone streets, and lonely walks at nights. In the movie, Owen’s character is...
I love discovering new music. As the meme above states, it is definitely like finding a new world to explore. I get a joyous feeling and puts me in a such a good mood. It...
The dreamers and the doers, the believers and the thinkers, and with those who see greatness within you, even when you don’t see it yourself. This quote really speaks. Often times, I feel it...
It is very important to always respect a person’s (reasonable) coffee time. This means not talking, no making noise, no TV . . . . nothing. But why is this? The theme of this...
When you come upon a fork in the road, how do you decide which road to take? Each road offers its own benefits and risks. Each is a journey of its own with unique...
Happiness is an emotion which God created us to express freely. Happiness is a byproduct of love and many other emotions. Happiness is being in love. Happiness is being surrounded by family and friends. (sometimes...
I sometimes wonder what dreams other people have. Our dreams are quite personal and to share them is to invite mockery in a sense from those we love. Jesus said that a prophet is...
I hate having restless nights. Most of the times it’s because I either drank too much coffee before bed (a habit) or went to bed earlier than I normally do. There are some nights,...
I found this interesting gif of Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night. It made me think about how each of us view the world. As you can see in the gif, a...
So I’m a dreamer. I create grand illusions of the ideal life I want to live. From what I can tell, each of my brothers is the same and likely my father as well....
I’m the kind of guy that listens to the same music in an infinite loop for years to come. Even if I can’t stand the music anymore, I continue listening to it because I’m...
My dog Winston always seems to happy. He’s always cheerful and wants to play. He loves his mother so much and follows us wherever we in the house. I still remember when we first...
Yesterday, Angela and I were looking for land to place our first home one. It’s quite exciting, but frustrating at the same time. We’re torn between living in the city and close to family,...