A New Coffee Ritual

Because I often write posts ahead of time and then stick them in the queue, I may not pay attention to special days, like this New Year Eve. Therefore, before we get to the title topic, permit me to acknowledge the day.

I made this photo three years ago, tonight, and added the words just now. Bob and I went to the Township recreational area, got there early to claim our spots, and waited in the cold for the fireworks. The received wisdom from proper photographers is to get your shots early before the air fills with smoke. Being a contrarian, I took this one late in the show because I somewhat like the red smoke.

If I were to return, I would change my vantage point if possible. I would move off to the right, out of the frame above and try to shoot with the schoolhouse in the foreground and with the fireworks overhead the building. Alas, I am not inclined to make a solo excursion, but if Bob or Nick were to call, I would probably go again.

Regardless, Happy New Year or Happy New Year's Eve. I don't don't which is the more proper wish for today. I don't know much when you come right down to it.

Onto the scheduled post.

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There is a new coffeehouse on our Main Street, called Ritual on Main. We had a little business to take care of downtown, and as we walked by, we decided to drop in. It was busier than we had thought, all being run by one woman – poor thing – on a day between Christmas and New Year. She did well, considering that some coffees required special attention, and some customers also wanted breakfast sandwiches. By the time we left, there was another server to help.

I pulled out my phone to get a pic of Sue with lots of background; I like the awnings, if that is what you call them The backlight made the exposure on Sue difficult.

Sue took one of me. The light worked in her favour – or mine, if you prefer. You notice that I am wearing my new chapeau, not that I like drawing attention to myself or my most wonderful cap, you understand.

As is Sue's wont, she made a collage. That is her drink, bottom centre — spiced eggnog, which she enjoyed. Just plain coffee for me, thanks.

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Now, for a public service announcement in this fractured post.

Since my hat has made another appearance in this post, I will add that Mulewings mentioned that she likes such caps but can't find one like mine. This one was purchased online from Beau Chapeau in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario. If one doesn't want to order cross-border, I can tell you that they are manufactured by the British Company, Failsworth. I haven't gone to great lengths to track American suppliers, but the Village Hat Shop in San Diego does sell them.