Month: June 2016

Homemade Espresso Soda

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Espresso Syrup – based on a recipe from the Homemade Soda cookbook with a few alterations.

  • 2 Tbsp instant espresso (I use Cafe Bustelo)
  • 3/4 c water
  • 3/4 c milk
  • 1 c sugar

Heat up milk/water mixture in microwave for about 2 minutes. Add the instant espresso and stir. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. This makes an espresso looking concoction that you’ll think you can drink – don’t. It’s too sweet.

Fill a cup with crushed ice, add 1/2 c of the syrup. Then fill w seltzer water and stir.

Now drink. If it’s later in the day, add some whiskey and let them duke it out.

 

The Painful Parting

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It is an illusion.

The pain. It is not real.

It’s been weeks. Months, really.

The belly swells, feet the same.

Yet, day beyond day. The anticipation.

The fear of impending pain

battles expected relief.

Fruit of holy love

will soon breathe it’s own breath.

But when?

At long last, the deep moan begins.

The world recedes as God’s purpose for this body shines through.

A wave of pain; a swell of love.

The relief of pain brings only impatience for the next wave;

a hunger and sorrow for the separation of two joined souls.

To love with no thought of self;

to welcome the pain of the descent.

A wave of pain; a ride through the limbs.

Slowly it touches every nerve,

as the deep moan travels on.

We are one, soon to separate.

Life emerges; so soon, the end.

Relief, joy, love.

Sacrifice.