May Sister Coffee Date

Saturday Laura and I were able to get together for a sister coffee date.  We visited a new coffee shop that had opened recently- Caffe Cosi.  We found it delightful!

We both got hot lattes and sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches. They were a little messy but so yummy!

We sat and chatted for a while, delighting in just being in one another's company. Chatting about our children and life, etc.

Then we headed down the road to Books End Bookshop, a used bookstore we have visited before. 

We again found ourselves sitting on the floor of the children's section.

I talked Laura into getting From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler- somehow she was not familiar with this childhood favorite of mine! I think my 5th grade teacher read it to us aloud in class. 

We found these books titled Amy and Laura so naturally we had to get them- they even had two copies! 

I came away with a few other treasures from the Children's Section.

At the checkout I began questioning if I had already purchased Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry. Vaguely remembering finding it on our Massachusetts trip. Laura eagerly said she'd take it off my hands if I did indeed have it at home. Turns out I did- but it was a hardcover, so I kept the newly purchased paperback because a- that's my preference and b- it matched the other two books in the series.

My mom questioned why I had purchased Little House on the Prairie- I received and still have the whole box set from my 9th birthday.  They were well read and loved by both myself and then Hannah and the cover of one of the books was torn off and missing. I thought it was Little House on the Prairie but turns out I was wrong... although has you can see Little House on the Prairie is in rough shape too.

I've seen a lot of videos on Instagram of people rebinding books so I'm toying with the idea of picking up a new hobby and rebinding my whole set but we'll see. Maybe I just keep an eye out for Little House in the Big Woods at used book sales- it would have to be the same yellow covered editions. But then what do I do with my worn out copies- do I recycle them? I have still hung onto my childhood edition of Anne of Green Gables Bruno chewed up as puppy because I couldn't bear to toss it out.

I also got a sticker to had to the cover of my commonplace book.

Our adventure filled my soul and was a needed break. Looking forward to our next bookish coffee adventure.

Sister Coffee Date!

 It felt so good to resume our Sister Coffee Dates on Saturday. There is a new bookshop that opened near us in the fall and we had yet to be able to make it there. I did a quick search on google maps and found what looked like a delightful spot to grab some coffee right across the street. Bonus this little oasis is halfway between her house and mine.

We started at Crepe Time Cafe- we opted on only get lattes not crepes this time around.  Although they did look yummy so maybe next time!  We sat at the counter by the window and chatted about books, life and all the things. A respite and reset we very much needed.

Laura got a cinnamon roll latte and I got a sugar cookie one.
I'm a sucker for the seasonal drink menu

Then we headed across the street to Of Moose & Mind Bookshop. It was a delightful little shop! Mayhap my new favorite bookstore and only roughly 10 minutes from home! Delight!

We took our time, soaking in the atmosphere and browsing the carefully curated shelves. One of the books that caught our eye was a new one by Dick Van Dyke. I was delighted to later find the audio available through my amazon music subscription.

We then wandered down the street to Manlius Supply Co- which was cute and fun but a little out of our price range.

We still had a little time so of course we ventured to the Library. No pictures there but I came home with two books from the book sale shelf and two library books. It was a day of delight for sure.

Can't wait to see where our next adventure takes us.

Sister Coffee Date- The Cracked Bean

Saturday was our first Sister Coffee Date of 2024.  We visited The Cracked Bean Roastery in Syracuse.  I met my sister at her house and then we drove to the city together.  It was bitter cold and a little snowy.

We got nervous after we ordered and were waiting for our coffees.  There didn't seem to be any available seats and it didn't look like anyone was getting ready to head out. 

But happily a spot on the couch opened up just as our orders were ready.

Evan was with us this time and good as gold. Chowing down on his snacks while we were at the coffee shop.  Laura and I chatted about books and friendship and goals.

I was mildly jealous of the 4 ladies sitting behind me who seemed to be involved in a very in depth book club discussion.

We enjoyed Ham and Cheese Croissants, I had a toasted marshmallow latte and Laura had a cookie butter latte. All was very tasty.   I enjoyed the cozy atmosphere of the shop.

After we visited the used book store across the street.

I came home with a signed new read by a local runner author I can't wait to dive into.

The snow was increasing by the time we got home.  My drive home from her house was anxiety inducing but safe.  I was happy to cozy up in the living room by the fire for the rest of the evening while Rhett watched football and I work on my new crochet project. Bruno was pretty happy about it too.