Ode to Taraccino

I once worked for a coffee shop, in my little college town, that was the best job I have ever had.


I opened bright and early and everyone who came in for their morning fix was grateful for the dedication of each employee who awoke bright and early to bake muffins and scones and brew their coffee.
I became close with all of the regulars and was able to make their drinks upon the sight of their car pulling into the parking lot. They would sit around all day studying, reading the paper, catching up with friends, or just plain people watching.

I knew about their spouses/significant others, their children, their jobs, their woes, their joys.

I was tipped generously and complimented to no end.

I loved this job.

I found out through the grapevine not too long ago that this place has gone bankrupt. The owner lost his stores, the roastery, and his home.

Oh Taraccino, you were always my backup plan if I ever became so depressed that I could no longer go on in my landscaping ways.

You will be missed.

I Never Knew A World As Cruel As This

We welcome in 2008 with cheers and songs, clinking glasses, smiling faces, and a positive outlook of our place in the year to come.

Today was to start out just as we had left off early this morning when we climbed between the sheets with the warmth of alcohol still running through out veins, for we are those fortunate enough to have been in a situation of safe surroundings.

Unfortunately, someone very close to my beloved boyfriend wasn't as lucky.

Although details are still unknown and the TV hasn't been able to offer any more than a fifteen second spot on the situation that occurred around 2:45 this morning, my beloved boyfriend has lost a loved one.

Why?

Maybe for some cash? Maybe for some electronics? Maybe for the possibility of some jewelry? We aren't yet sure.

Two gunshots and a couple hours later, the selfishness of two men went from incredible to unmeasurable.

On a day when so many are looking so fondly at their future, one life ended so abruptly.

Now all we can do is stand back in awe and shock over what one person can take from another in the blink of an eye for nothing more than some material possessions.

Happy New Year!!!

Enough said.