I love writing in coffee shops. I love the hubbub of drinks being made and customers passing through, the conversations all around, and the smell of hot drinks and baked goods. So for each essay in this book, I’ve included the location where I wrote a portion, if not all, of that particular chapter. Think of me the next time you stop in at one of the coffee shops mentioned.
This book is full of stories — the ones I’ve lived, observed, and heard from others. I retell them to the best of my ability, as memory serves me. A few names and details have been changed in order to honor those I love, have loved, or could end up loving in the future.
