My mother was out on some errand, and Susan asked if she could have a cup of coffee.  That seemed important to her (we didn't understand the caffeine imperative yet), so my older sister and I, who had never actually made coffee, tried to rise to the occasion. 
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It is remarkable how you really could carry everything you needed.
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Shot Glass

Ever wonder who buys those shot glasses sold in tacky souvenir shops?  I confess I do,  and have quite a collection.

I’m not sure when I began collecting shot glasses,   but probably on a vacation when looking for a souvenir of the trip,  or a gift for the cat-sitter.  In any case we now have several dozen with the names of favorite travel destinations over the years,  and we both use at least one of them every day.

(Oh, not to measure our vodka or gin  – we’re not big drinkers.  They’re just so handy counting out our daily pills.)

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– Dana Susan Lehrman