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Practice Makes Perfect 3/25/24
I had some trepidation when my latte was presented to me. The latte art left a lot to be desired. I wasn’t even sure what he was trying...

Lenny Manzo
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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Hot New Trend 3/19/24
I started making coffee and reached for my favorite mug, which was not there. Far from any type of Sherlock deducti0n I remembered it was...

Lenny Manzo
Mar 19, 20241 min read
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Hot Brownies 3/11/24
I came into the house and smelled some brownies my daughter was making. She said they would be ready in 10 minutes, enough time to spring...

Lenny Manzo
Mar 11, 20241 min read
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The Importance of Flexiblity
The local pit stop was unexpectedly closed today. I did have my palette poised for a particular profile. However, plan B was just a...

Lenny Manzo
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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It Doesn't Get Better Than This 2/12/24
This morning the scent of coffee hit me before I could even wake up. Before I opened my eyes that lovely fragrance hit me while I was in...

Lenny Manzo
Feb 13, 20241 min read
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Rocky Edge Coffee 2/6/24
I took the coffee down to the rocky edge of the shore. The constant breeze brought the ocean scents swirling through my brain. I sipped,...

Lenny Manzo
Feb 6, 20241 min read
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Follow the Breadcrumbs 1/30/24
The importance of appreciating your daily cup goes further than the tasteful pleasure it affords you. If you can appreciate this daily...

Lenny Manzo
Jan 30, 20241 min read
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Coffee Enlightenment 1/28/24
The importance of appreciating your daily cup goes further than the tasteful pleasure it affords you. If you can appreciate this daily...

Lenny Manzo
Jan 28, 20241 min read
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Unhappy Squirrel 1/24/24
It’s early Sunday morning. I hear the birds chirping in the backyard while I watch a squirrel run up a tree. My meditation continues as I...

Lenny Manzo
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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Tradesman Coffee Shop and Lounge
Trade the computer for a coffee at Tradesman Coffee Shop and Lounge. In the heart of the downtown Boston financial district, you’ll find...

Lenny Manzo
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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Do What We Must 1/9/24
Today’s venture took me to a seaside shanti. A slight calamity arose after I placed my order. They ran out of whole milk. The barista...

Lenny Manzo
Jan 9, 20241 min read
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Coffee Security 1/7/24
Today was a destination coffee experience. I hit the road for a couple of hours and upon arrival the café was my first stop. This...

Lenny Manzo
Jan 7, 20241 min read
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Free Refill 1/4/24
Fortune smiled upon me this morning. I was out at my daily coffee stop, enjoying the solitude of the booth, doing some work, minding my...

Lenny Manzo
Jan 4, 20241 min read
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Another Happy New Year!
I have just had my first cup of the new year; it was just like I remembered it: a delightfully smooth beverage that coats the throat on...

Lenny Manzo
Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Happy New Year!
Who knows what the new year will bring? One thing is for certain: There will be coffee. Coffee serves us all, cop and criminal,...

Lenny Manzo
Dec 31, 20231 min read
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The Razor's Edge 12/28/23
Now back in the old neighborhood as my brief, but beguiling road trip comes to term today. I return to my familiar faithful hot spots for...

Lenny Manzo
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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Merry Christmas 12/25/23
In my house we begin the day with homemade banana bread complimented with everyone’s favorite beverage. We share our gifts and continue...

Lenny Manzo
Dec 25, 20231 min read
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Patience 12/23/23
I went to one of my local favorite coffee spots for my afternoon latte. However, upon closer inspection I saw the inexperienced barista...

Lenny Manzo
Dec 23, 20231 min read
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Life's Tradeoffs 12/19/23
It’s a tradeoff to drink my coffee outside. The porcelain cup boosts the experience compared to cardboard. However, as I sit on my...

Lenny Manzo
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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The Indoor Experience
I have just made last call at my usual latte stop. Truth be told, they weren’t shutting down the machines, but it was last call to order,...

Lenny Manzo
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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