Weekly Newsletter: 19th February, 2016
El Salvador Cerro Las Ranas RFA On Wednesday of this week I went up to the Castle Peak area to learn how to build an igloo. My son’s class is going to build and sleep in igloos as part of … Continue reading
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El Salvador Cerro Las Ranas RFA On Wednesday of this week I went up to the Castle Peak area to learn how to build an igloo. My son’s class is going to build and sleep in igloos as part of … Continue reading
Natural Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Kochere Last weekend I went away with two girlfriends that I’ve known since childhood. We were all in each other’s weddings, but we haven’t been away together since the last bachelorette party. So eight kids, eight houses … Continue reading
Colombian El Limo Alirio Gomez From snowy to sunny in one week: the temperamental weather this week felt more typical for northern California than our last few dry winters. One thing I have always loved about this area is how … Continue reading
Celebes Kalossi The rain is coming down again today: our El Nino year has certainly been evident this January. I read the other day that Folsom Lake has risen 44 feet in the last month. All of our more local … Continue reading
Organic Honduras Eriban Mendoza Today I had the great pleasure of watching my daughter receive an award. Her school puts an emphasis on character traits, and she was recognized for her integrity. What a wonderful attribute for which to be … Continue reading
Costa Rican Tarrazu Don Oscar Happy 2016 to all of you! I know, the month is already half over, but our email newsletter is just starting up again. Christmas and New Years both fell on a Friday, and then last … Continue reading
Day 6: A Premium Giveaway I had the fun today of watching my children march in the annual Donation Day parade. This Grass Valley tradition has been going on for more than 130 years, and provides food for those in … Continue reading
Jamaican Blue Mountain It’s starting to feel like December around here. With only two weeks to Christmas Day, the shopping has increased, and our gift packages have been flying out the door. We appreciate all of you who have included … Continue reading
Gift Package Sale At our house the mantle is decorated with holly (but of course), the stockings are hung, and the Christmas tree is decorated. It seemed rather sparse on ornaments this year, and I finally realized that’s because my … Continue reading
2015 Christmas Coffee Yesterday morning dawned bright, clear, and frosty cold. I know that those of you from colder climes wouldn’t think much of our temperatures, but we were well bundled for the Turkey Trot. Fortunately it quickly warmed up, … Continue reading
Nicaragua Maragogype AAA This was quite a week. We were closed on Monday while they dug up the sidewalk outside the building to replace some ancient plumbing. We love the character and history of our space–it’s been a retail location … Continue reading
Organic Wild Forest Java This week we have family in town to celebrate the two youngsters in the header picture: Chuck and Caroline Fike. As of last week, they have been married for 60 years. Caroline started Carolines Coffee Roasters … Continue reading