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John Baxter's avatar

Amen, Cheryl. Also, coffee is almost unique as a social lubricant. Where it would be too aggressive to offer a drink and excessively domestic to suggest tea , "Fancy a coffee?" is the perfect opening gambit to a relationship.

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Judith Sterling's avatar

John,

I enjoyed this Cafe when I first read it years ago in .st GdP book and enjoyed reading it again…the cup that cheers, when you describe it!

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Cheryl Mueller's avatar

Lots of laughs as I read about your world history of coffee. But after a well-stocked bookstore with used and new books, the second place I must have when I travel is a warm, well-lighted coffeehouse!!

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