My Attempt

Gene was at work, and I had a craving. I decided to try making espresso on my own. Who needs a fancy espresso maker? Here is my attempt:

Tomato added for color and proof that it is me making the coffee!




I choose the smaller stove top maker.


Thought I would take a picture of it brewing.

One fatal flaw,

Apparently this one can not be opened while brewing!

No matter, I can clean it up!



Right after I enjoy the fruit of my labor!

Not bad for my first attempt!

"I had a farm in Cuba".......

I was blessed a couple of days ago to receive a priceless package! Above is the letter my friend Marti sent with the gift. Inside was a little espresso cup. Words can not express the wonder at the generosity of Marti's Mom, Luz. How could she part with such a wonderful thing? I have a cup and saucer collection, inherited from my own mom. I posted before about the collection. Most of them have a story attached. It has always amazed me how different each specimen can be and how wonderful! Now I have a cup from a farm in Cuba named Luzita! Words can't express my thankfulness.

Estimado Luz,

Recibí la taza del espresso que enviaste hoy, y me tocan profundamente a que enviaste algo tan preciosamente a ti. Me siento como si te conozca de hablar con Marti. Eres una mamá maravillosa. Estoy apesadumbrado que tuviste que salir de tu Cuba querida, pero si no fuiste, nunca habría satisfecho a tu hija y aprendido tu historia. Así pues, soy agredecido tú y tu familia está aquí en Los Estados Unidos.

Soy así que abrumado y agredecido para tu amor hacia mí. Recordaré que la historia Marti me dijo sobre tu granja y acariciar la taza del espresso siempre.

¡El Dios te bendice Luz!

Friends like you Marti are rare and wonderful!