Bull Session

"The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes."

Frank Lloyd Wright

Have you ever accidentally attended a Bull Session?  As it turns out, my local coffee spot is owned and operated by none other than Jerry Grote, former catcher for the world champion'69  New York Mets.  What the heck?  This kind old dude that gives me coffee once caught fast balls from Nolan Ryan?

It was cool to listen to his stories of the bigs, recalling details with near-savant accuracy.  While he claimed he didn't miss playing the game, the gusto with which he narrated his memories betrayed him.  It was special to sit and listen to the wisdom of an elder who had experience from which to speak, because he didn't just talk baseball.  He has raised prize-winning cattle, opened a small coffee shop, and endeavored through 40+ years of marriage.  I was glad to soak up some old-man wisdom.

Drink of the Day

After a weekend of freezing in Belton, I was thrilled to learn that the frigid air had taken 36 west to Abilene behind me. Yesterday it was too cold to push a button, so the Blahgarazzi were sent out on location at 2025 Lincoln to record the madness. Check out the 'Ice in Abilene' album.

Transition

I love coffee. I love to drink it. I love to talk about it while drinking it. In fact right now I'm having some. My own special recipe: One part amaretto creamer, two parts hot cocoa mix, two cups coffee. I call it a Caldera. If you don't get it, read the first sentence here.
I just read an article about a fancy coffee machine, the owners of which would certainly scoff if a coffee pariah like me ever entered their shop and asked for a Caldera. I quote from the article:

“Siphon coffee is very delicate,” he said. “It’s sweeter and juicier, and the flavors change as the temperature changes. Sometimes it has a texture so light it’s almost moussey.”

What's the secret ingredient, Radium? The last time I heard of a solution that changed chemical and physical states on a whim was when the DEA raided Bob Barker's medicine cabinet in an effort to discover the reason for his 215 year life span. If you think I'm being cruel to Bob, think again. Warning: gruesome image ahead if you follow that link.

Current Listening
December
by George Winston

Be good Blahglievers.