“Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.”
Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration
As many of you know I spend a fair amount of time visiting coffee shops and not just for the coffee, I’m also a people watcher. I tend to sip on hot chocolates for that mocha fix that sometimes over powers me or a steamed chai latte over the past few months. This morning I spent time at Mug’s and noticed two young ladies in a heavy discussion at a table nearby. I watched them add to their conversation buy including their hands for more details and expressions. Most of us talk with our hands and I enjoy watching people who add that to their conversation. Some research suggests we improve our conversations when we use our hands. Next time your at a coffee shop or even at home, watch how we use our hands to hold coffee mugs or beer mugs or how we express what we feel and think. And, the weatherman was right. we have about 1-2 inches of snow on the ground and predictions to continue throughout the day.
8 Comments
John
That’s a very nice shot, Monte – b&w was a good choice, no distracting colors. I don’t hang out too often in coffee shops, though Common Grounds is a very nice, relaxing place. And that’s the problem with most – the Pete’s and the Starbucks are so commercial and popular that relaxing in one is nearly impossible. They’re noisy, busy places which usually have the music way too loud.
Monte Stevens
That’s exactly why I look for the smaller shops. They do feel more friendly and run at a slower pace, which we need.
earl.moore@meanderin
Monte…a very nice shot and I, as do you, enjoy people watching. Of course a wonderful hot drink doesn’t hurt either does it.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Earl. At times when it’s cold I just sit and hold my cup with both hands. It’s what it’s all about.
David Leland Hyde
I like the friendly feel of this image. Nothing like a good coffee shop as a great place to enjoy a cuppa tea since I don’t drink much coffee.
Monte Stevens
I would like to make this a theme: coffee cups and hands. Thanks, again, David.
Dave Showalter
Great theme and for some reason I feel compelled to go make what Ed Abbey called “well built coffee.”
Monte Stevens
Grab a spoon! 🙂