September 30, 2007

Cawfee Regula

When I first moved away from New Jersey, I went into a Dunkin Donuts to order a coffee.

"Cawfee regula," I said.

"Would you like any cream or sugar?" the girl asked.


I am confused. Again..."yes, cawfee regula."


Exasperated, she replies..."I undersand you do not want decaf, but what do you want in it?"



I now realize that New Jersey, from now on referred to as "Joisey" has its own coffee lingo.

Cawfee regular has cream and sugar

Cawfee light...just cream.

Cawfee sweet...just sugar.

Cawfee dark...quite simple...black cawfee.

It's quite simple and makes ordering cawfee much easier.

So, Starbucks, Seattles best, Green Mountain, please, if we have to learn your lingo, please at least be respectful of ours.

I'm just sayin...

September 15, 2007

The New Voice of New Jersey?

Many people around the blogosphere have been patiently waiting for the debut of this new site. If you know Laurie, then you are excited because you know you'll get a frequent dose of laughter mixed with biblical insights that will hit you between the eyes.

If you don't know Laurie, well, hang on to your mouse because you are about to embark on a ride that will rival Themla and Louise. Laurie is your quintessential sanguine who is the life of every party and the center of attention whether she's at the grocery store or around the office. She will win you over with her quick wit and fierce one-liners and you'll be going through Depends like there is no tomorrow.

Her one flaw is that she's blond but I think that might actually be her secret weapon, because as you're laughing and snorting at this blond with plenty of ambition you'll quickly find that underneath all that Loreal platinum is a passionate soul. She's passionate about her kids, her job, her God, her life, her friends, and about the hope that lives within her.

Perfect? Ha! Real? You bet. Flawed? Absolutely. But aren't we all? And those are all the reason you'll be drawn back here everyday. Laurie will be the first to say that life is hard. Often stinks. And is just downright unfair at times. But she will also encourage you during those times as you watch her relentlessly pursue God when life seems like it could crush you underneath its weight.

She's one of a kind. Oh Lord, she is definitely one of a kind! So add her to your Google Reader and brace yourself as this Jersey gal is unleashed on the bloggity world.

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