The song was clear this week, a Smokey Row refrain chirping its tune day after day. Working as a barista in the early morning hours, studying in a booth until they kick me out to close, and writing inside these walls this week, I am inspired to share with you this beautiful piece of music:… Read More
A Caffeine Junky’s Guide to Jitter Juice
You know the feeling: warm coffee slides down your throat; diminishing the pre-caffeine headache that has become a daily adversary. Sweet, precious, amazing relief. It tastes even better. But have you ever wondered what goes into your favorite coffee drink? Whether your choice is a simple black mug of dark roast or a creamy caramel… Read More
Do the Barista Dance
Even before I became a barista at Pella, Iowa’s, Smokey Row, I had a passion for coffee. A born addict, I like to call myself. Every time I ordered a drink, I would attempt to interpret the secret dance of the barista as she tamped, poured, creamed, and flavored to the rhythm of the steamer.… Read More
Express-o Your Emotions
Guest Blogger: Sarah Posthuma I am a junior at Pella Christian High School, and for the first two weeks in January I will be interning with Kathleen Evenhouse through the school’s Winterim program. Winterim internships provide students with the opportunity to explore different career fields. I am interested in a career in either writing, or psychology. Because… Read More
Live Life Laughing
List of Hymns for Today: from: mikeysfunnies.com ~ “Amazing Grace, How Interesting the Sound” ~ “Lord, Keep Us Loosely Connected to Your Word” ~ “Praise God from whom All Affirmations Flow” ~ “Pillow of Ages, Fluffed for Me” ~ “When Peace, Like a Trickle” ~ “We Give Thee but Still Think We Own” ~ “What… Read More
fellow countrymen, let’s not let freedom slip away!
“After America, there’s no place left to go.” In 2012 Kitty Werthmann told the story of Hitler’s takeover of Austria. It’s surprising and familiar at the same time. Kitty lived through it in Austria and tells us how insidiously it crept in. Are we living through it in the United States today? Here’s a strong statement… Read More
don’t ignore the European refugee crisis
We are so wrapped up in arguing about the state of immigration in the United States, it’s hard to take on the weight of the crisis in Europe. Hearing about it brings to mind the following questions: Are there commonalities in these situations? Should the urgency and realities of one affect our attitude about the other? Ben Huberman… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 