If you haven't scheduled your post-holiday debriefing session yet don't worry. There is plenty of time. I had one today. It goes like this. Meet friend for coffee. Swap holiday stories. Talk about what a mess your house is. Console each other.
If you live in the Kansas City area I am going to suggest you try the Black Dog Coffee House on 87th street in Lenexa as your therapy location. You can't go wrong with the Christmas Cookie latte.
This is NOT one of those sickeningly sweet drinks. It's more like someone is waving a snickerdoodle under your nose each time you bring the cup up to take a sip. It melts away any residual holiday regrets and absolves you of the need to make resolutions. My session today was so therapeutic I went ahead and set up another one for later in the week.
Aw, man, that's the best kind. It's a shame you can never tell if you're going to get the good version or the cloyingly sweet version until you've dropped $4 on a coffee.
Posted by: Kelly Kautz | 01/04/2012 at 01:32 PM
You're so close to me! I've been following you and your sister's blog and I am currently taking her class for the Remains of the Day Journal....and loving it. I've been to black dog many times. Think I'll give that latte a try. =)
Posted by: Teresa | 01/04/2012 at 09:41 PM
Carol, I'm in the KC area and love reading about the great places you have highlighted. I've lived here 20 years and feel like I'm being introduced to a new city when I read your posts! Found you after taking MAM's ROD class (loved!). Enjoying your blog so much...makes me happy! Thank you...keep it up!
Posted by: Ellen D | 01/06/2012 at 12:10 PM
This sounds so fabulous, I wish I could ditch the kids (temporarily, of course) and zip on over to Kansas (from Utah) and meet you there. I think I'll call my sister to meet me for coffee before I start feeling bad for myself.
Posted by: Chelsy | 01/06/2012 at 04:40 PM