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5 July 2025

Do you remember when fresh coffee came in vacuum-sealed cans that had to be opened with a can opener? Those quietly disappeared, didn’t they?

This morning, I made a mistake so embarrassing, the cultured elite would be well within their rights to scoff. I reached for what I thought was a bag of coffee beans, only to discover—gasp—it was pre-ground French roast.

Now, the French roast isn’t the issue. But pre-ground? That’s a betrayal of everything my Coffee-Snob persona stands for.

If I were to mingle among people—not that I will—I wouldn’t be able to meet a single gaze. My coffee grinder sits in silent judgment.

It is a sad morning. This misstep will set my credibility back weeks.

Adventure in life is good. Consistency in coffee even better." — Justina Chen

"I judge people by their coffee order. And yes, I’m judging you." — Anonymous Coffee Snob

#morning #coffee #ducks #photo #photography #wildlife #nature #blackandwhite #silhouettes

Twilight Drifters

"The image is a serene black-and-white silhouette of five ducks gliding across the still surface of a lake during what appears to be evening twilight. The lighting is low, casting the ducks entirely in shadow—sleek outlines against the shimmering water. Each bird is spaced with quiet grace, creating a gentle rhythm across the composition. The lake’s surface subtly mirrors their dark forms, broken only by faint ripples trailing behind them like silent whispers. There's a sense of hush, of time paused, as the soft light kisses the water but never reveals its source. The entire scene feels hushed and contemplative—evocative of closing chapters or silent companionship at the end of a long day." - Copilot
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[–] 1 point 1 year ago (7 children)

@Swede1952@universeodon.com @StumpyTheMutt@social.linux.pizza

Not with a can opener, but silly coffee still comes in those? And there is in the US another one- Bustello? I’ve been away from there too long!

Also: had the opposite problem once: went camping, bought beans instead of ground for my bialetti. That was a long morning before the shop opened to get ground coffee…

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 year ago (6 children)

    @tinebeest@mstdn.social @StumpyTheMutt@social.linux.pizza

    Oh yea, I've seen Café Bustelo on the shelves, haven't tried it though. I may give it a try.

    In that situation, I might have tried to crush the beans by hand. 😂

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (5 children)

    @Swede1952@universeodon.com @tinebeest@mstdn.social Bustelo is my favorite brand, and lucky for me it comes in decaf!

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    @Swede1952@universeodon.com @StumpyTheMutt@social.linux.pizza it’s seriously strong espresso, perfect for a bialetti and espresso machine and will put hair on your chest. (The local expression here is ‘strong enough to have a horse abort its foal’ 😳)

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