HEY…Joe

HUH….Someone say COFFEE is ready!!!!!!

COFFEE, first off, I have to say it tastes damn good this morning.

My feet hit the floor, one eye half open, the other glued shut yet, head half cocked, hands out in front of me feeling the way to the kitchen in the dark. The one eye is open all the way, the other half way. I round the corner into the kitchen, awwwwwww, the COFFEE pot looks damn good, I grab a filter, COFFEE and do get it scooped in without the lose of any coffee on the counter. Cold water poured in, the switch turned on. Drip, drip, drip, I watch the COFFEE with 2 eyes as it slowly fills…I count the drops, 6,252 drips fill the COFFEE to the top, 12 cups plus and 4 drips extra!!! I have gone to heaven, my cup is full, my hand shakes as the first taste of COFFEE nears my lips. The smell of fresh coffee, the taste of this hot brewed liquid drips down my throat…this must be HEAVEN!!

I just “grin” from ear to ear. One cup, 2 cups, 3 cups straight up…who “says” a cup of JOE is no good?? Who says I drink to much coffee. I ask, “does a chicken have lips?” I answer “NO”, so there you go, issue solved.

Now that coffee has entered the body I can honestly say I do not know how many drips fill a pot of coffee, but it sure sounded good and tastes good toooooo.

COFFEE is good for you, you know. It is one of the world’s most popular beverage. 80% of us indulge, consume, slam, toss down, sip and enjoy a cup or cups of caffeine every day. It is grown in many countries, and comes in endless flavors, strengths and varieties. ALL coffee is not the same, so research it, I did, find the best of the best that you like.

I drink Organic, Fair Trade USA coffee. For me, the taste is far better than the “trailer queen” coffee from the “TIN” off the shelf in the store. Did you know that conventionally farmed coffee beans are often sprayed with chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Not only is not good for you, it sure changes the “flavor” of the coffee.

Personally, I mix my coffee brands. No formula, but I mix light, medium and dark roast which gives me a great balanced smell and taste when it brews. I enjoy the little bit of this, a little bit of that…for me, it’s fun to experiment and enjoy the flavor I create.

Many say and like to have you believe that drinking coffee is bad for you. Research does show otherwise. COFFEE in moderation can and is beneficial to your body, skin and brain.

To be honest, my moderation is a little different than most. I drink COFFEE b4 the sun rounds the corner and can have a cup or two about the time it turns the corner to shine on the other side of the world.

Studies and research as proven that coffee gives us a wealth of Antioxidants. You know that fruits and veggies do the same, but coffee does it well to, so do enjoy that JOE!!

I like this part, COFFEE keeps our brains healthy and active for a long time. The University of Miami and South Florida found that high levels of caffeine can actually delay the onset of brain fog, memory loss found in folks over the age of 65. I’m not saying it does not prevent it, but does reduce the risk. HUH…what did I say??? Just playing with what you read!!

Coffee can help reduce stress, makes you feel happier and another good thing found out I like, COFFEE can make you more intelligent. John Hopkins University found that drinking coffee causes your brain to work more efficiently…this results in a “smarter” me and you. I can be a “smart ass” and I like that!!

My attention span is better, my reaction time is quicker, my logical reasoning is fast and the vigilance of watching COFFEE brew is at it’s peak. I believe that coffee can make me smarter!! So, “drink coffee or a cup of JOE” as I say, it’s good for you.

Since I am so “smart” now, one may ask, How Much Coffee Should You Drink? The best answer I can give is that it depends on your anxiety, jitters, and insomnia. My portion control is different than yours. The Mayo Clinic says that adults can safely enjoy up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine daily. That is about four (4) cups of the average brew, again, some have more caffeine and some have less. SEE how smart I am, I only gave you the facts, you have to decide on your own how much coffee is enough for you…have fun!!

MANY of my friends call me a “lush” and of course I just smile back, toast them with a cup of Joe with a twinkle in my eye. I do not guzzle, cept maybe the first cup or so…then I do enjoy the rest I drink.

Attitude of the day: Keep that twinkly in ur eye, makes people wonder!!

Later… John