A Jolt of Enthusiasm

November 6th, 2008

Tagged: Coffee

This election was all about coffee.  For the first time in its history, America embraced a candidate with roots in Kenya and Hawaii.  As acts of patriotism, we can now enjoy cups of Kenyan AA  and Hawaiian Kona extra fancy and salute our new commander in chief at the same time.  The choice was clear on Tuesday, and Arabica coffee won.  I hoist my mug to our new President and give thanks for his coffee roots.

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