It's ablog time!

Well, for Mocha Mutt, it's always ablog time!

No matter what task awaits me on the laptop, the blog always beckons. I put off banking, budgeting, meeting planning, writing letters (actually e-mails) home to mom, and lots of other "shoulds" to check in with local coffee shops and see what's happening. While blogging about coffee shops and animal rescue is not a "should" in my life, it's definitely one of the most fun parts. There are always good drinks, good eats, and nifty events at Triad Coffee Shops. Even if there are no special events planned, there are always local, interesting people to meet. In a world immersed in electronic media, large crowds of people, and impersonal interactions, the local coffee shop is a great merging of worlds. I can work (blog!) on my laptop, but at the same time visit with friendly baristas, meet local residents, bump into neighbors, help someone "just passing through" with directions to their desination, and any number of other things. The local coffee shop is one of the few places you'll hear "make yourself at home" from the owner or staff, and they are sincere!

Some sad news on the coffee shop front - several local shops have closed in the last few months, and that is always cause for sadness and nostalgia for Coffee Cat & Mocha Mutt. However, it just emphasizes to us that we should enjoy the coffee shops we have, and appreciate their hard working owners and staff with every visit. We never know when life or economic circumstances might make it necessary for our favorite shop to close its doors.

But here on the blog, we'll do our best to let our readers know of shops opening, shops closing, and where you can find a welcoming, pleasant atmosphere in which to enjoy life.