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Drink local coffee #3 BS [Blue Sky]
Our coffee journey in British Columbia continues as we find a custom roaster: Mile Zero. A working roaster that also serves up their roasts. They are located in a slightly industrial area of Victoria with not a large walk-in clientele. Bags of beans from various parts of the world. We asked a specific question about…
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Drink local coffee #2 BS (Blue Sky)
Now that we have a west coast BC heart we continue or local coffee search. Walking Government Street towards the Royal British Columbia Museum we spy Milano Coffeehouse. Plenty of customers, must be a good sign. They do roast and have some merch. I always try the same cuppa to compare and contrast each establishment.…
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Drink local coffee #1 BS (Blue Sky)
On a new adventure in our friendly neighbor’s land looking for a fine cuppa Staff is vital to the ambience of a good coffeehouse. I asked my question (Borrowed from Brene Brown – ‘Do you think people do the best they can?) The young barista answered instantly: ‘Yes, I really do.’ Interesting.
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What is that flag 03.07.2025 – 03.26.2025 We stand with Ukraine
[What is the symbol on Zelenskyy’s shirt?] “The coat of arms of Ukraine is a blue shield with a goldentrident. It is colloquially known as the tryzub(Ukrainian: тризуб, pronounced[trɪˈzub], lit. ’trident’).” The Trident was adopted as the coat of arms of the Ukrainian People’s Republic in 1918. Historically the design was stamped on gold and silver coins issued Vladimir The Great (980-10150) We stand with…
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What Flag Is That 03.06.2025
The Great State of Michigan “The area was first occupied by a succession of Native American tribes over thousands of years. Inhabited by Natives, Métis, and French explorers in the 17th century, it was claimed as part of the New France colony. After France’s defeat in the French and Indian War in 1762, the region…
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What flag is that 03.05.2025
“Shropshire (/ˈʃrɒpʃər, -ʃɪər/; abbreviated Salop) is a ceremonial county in the West Midlands of England, on the border with Wales. It is bordered by Cheshire to the north-east, Staffordshire to the east, Worcestershire to the south-east, Herefordshire to the south, and the Welsh principal areas of Powys and Wrexham to the west and north-west respectively. The largest settlement is Telford, while Shrewsbury is the county town.” “The River Severn divides the geographic county of Shropshire into the hilly southwest—a series of…
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What flag is that 03.04.2025
Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is on Tuesday, March 4 this year. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. Like Ash Wednesday and Easter, Mardi Gras’ date changes annually based on the Spring Equinox. Mardi Gras will always fall on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is always about seven weeks before Easter.…
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What flag is that 03.03.2025
“Yucatán, estado (state), southeastern Mexico. Occupying part of the northern Yucatán Peninsula, it is bounded to the north by the Gulf of Mexico, to the east and southeast by the state of Quintana Roo, and to the southwest and west by the state of Campeche.” “Yucatán, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Yucatán, is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico…
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What flag is that 03.02.2025 [Cursed Soldiers Day]
“Poland, country of central Europe. Poland is located at a geographic crossroads that links the forested lands of northwestern Europe and the sea lanes of the Atlantic Oceanto the fertile plains of the Eurasianfrontier. Now bounded by seven nations, Poland has waxed and waned over the centuries, buffeted by the forces of regional history. In the early Middle Ages, Poland’s small principalities and townships were…
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What Flag Is That 03.01.2025 [St David’s Day.]
A country within a country, Wales is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south: Wales. It has an ancient history with human activity for at least 29,000 years. It has a long and occasionally tense relationship with Great Britain. It is…
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