Support Small and Local

 Sluggish, a vegan cafe and coffee shop, opened on September 5, 2023 and I'm so glad they did.  The owners support local small food businesses and host many community activities, such as music nights, chess competitions and a variety of creative workshops.  Oh, and they love cats.

As a gift for the cafe, I recently cross-stitched the coffee bean motif (pattern can be found on tirazain.com) that is historically used in Jaffa and Gaza, Palestine, and chose colors that complement the cafe's decor. The small coffee cross-stitched piece is one I left on their bulletin board sometime last year.

My friend, Susanna, and I usually meet there on Tuesdays to chat, catch up, craft and enjoy the coziness of the cafe.

Found this cup on the ground in my neighborhood and although it's message is "Have a wonderful day", I'd like to firstly say that whoever dropped it needs to learn what a garbage can is; and secondly, I think it's much more wonderful to support small and local rather than feeding the corporate monster.

Take time to smell the coffee.

Happy Tuesday.