Barista de Casa

Some great articles have been posted over the past few months on The Atlantic Food Channel's website.

I guarantee that once a person tries Fresh Roasted Coffee they will not be too excited to go back to the red can.

On my way home last evening I heard a sound that most of us dread. It was a subtle hissing noise and for a second I didn’t quite know what it was. I soon found out that my front driver’s side tire was quickly loosing air. I was on the Interstate so I came to a safe stop on the shoulder of the highway. I realized that I was in a pretty bad location as cars might not see me when they speed through the curve behind me. My first action was to call *55 and have the Highway Patrol come out as I was extremely nervous to change a tire with 70 mph traffic at my backside. I did my best to move the car further off the shoulder so that I could have as many inches as possible. My next thought was to exit the vehicle and begin making preparations for a quick tire change. After all I did not want to tie up a trooper for my non-emergency flat tire. Once I completed the preparations I waited for 15 minutes or so and still no Missouri Highway Patrol. Thoughts went through my head suggesting that I could go ahead and change the tire without the assistance. After all I even saw 2 police cars drive by and they did not give a second thought to assist me. I still tried to remain patient in waiting. Within a few more minutes I saw a familiar car pull up in front of my car. It was my friend Tim. What a coincidence I thought. Tim walked back and was ready to help. I voiced my concerns to Tim and he joked that he would yell if he saw a car in our path. That still did not make me feel too comfortable. We waited about 5 more minutes to see if the trooper would get there, but still no additional help had come. Tim went ahead and watched my back per se as I gave it the old boy scout try of getting my sliced up tire off and placing my spare on. I think that I completed it in record fashion, and I felt like I could join a Nascar pit crew. I say all of that to say this next paragraph and to reflect on this question. “Why did God allow me to get a flat tire?”

I arrived home in just a few more minutes and yes I did remember to cancel the Highway Patrol. When I walked into the house I had a living room full of legos, and the kids were building like true construction workers. Soon after I arrived home we received a phone call informing us that some friends of ours were requesting prayer for their daughter who was having a medical emergency. Within the next 15 minutes we received another call informing us that our friend’s almost 7 year old daughter had died. I was immediately drawn back to the thought of my own immortality, and the thought that I need to evaluate what is truly important.

I had a small lesson yesterday in knowing that we are not in control of our circumstances. We do not know how much time God has granted us on this earth. I feel for our friends who are dealing with this tragic death. There is no way that I could offer them words of encouragement other than just letting them know that we care and that we are praying for God’s Grace in their lives. I may never know why I left work a 3:30, and why I had a flat tire at 3:55, and why I had the patience to wait and why it just so happened that a friend of mine was driving by and saw me with my flat tire. And we may never know why a family has to go through a premature death of a child, but we can learn to at least recognize that our time is limited. The time that we take to spend with those we love is invaluable, and we will never know when that last time may come. So in the mean time I know that I need to make time for Legos , and enjoy my time with my children and my family while I have it. Please pray that God’s Grace and Peace may be upon the Osborne Family, and that God would be glorified through this tragedy.

I was talking to a co-worker today about the coffee business and recent growth opportunities. We discussed the overall cost of coffee as most people are satisfied with buying the red can. Yes I have to admit the red can is cheaper than my coffee. Actually I jotted down the prices tonight as I was at Wal-mart. By far Barista de Casa will give you the best quality for a great price. Here are the latest results you make the decision. Oh and by the way guess who roasts Dunkin Donuts and Millstone coffee? Answer: Folgers which is owned by Proctor and Gamble - So who is charging too much for coffee?

Since we first established this little business almost 10 months ago Barista de Casa has roasted over 350 pounds of coffee. It's a small milestone, considering there are many more future sales out there. Our current marketing is geared to local and nationwide. We are advertising on Facebook, and in local venues. We would like to thank you all for your continued loyalty to the brand. For the next 2 weeks we will be offering a 20% discount on every online order. We would really like to increase our visibility on the web and have better tracking of sales.

Along those same lines I have picked up some new Colombian Excelso. This is the same great taste as always except the beans are slightly smaller than the Colombian Supremo. I have less than 10 lbs. left of the Supremo and it will soon be out of stock.

To redeem your 20% off just enter the coupon code of "coffee" during checkout. Local customers can select pick up order to avoid shipping costs. Sales tax may apply.

I know that people can get in “trouble” when religion and politics are brought up, but I just have to pen a few words tonight. Today was truly a marvelous day for America and it was truly a historical day that many of us were able to visually live via the internet and modern television. I have come across some naysayers on the election of Obama. I personally did not vote that way, but I am friends with many who did. I’m excited to know that others can truly be excited about our political process.

A few things did bother me today. First and foremost I heard the term “Our Great Democracy.” I’m sorry folks, but we don’t live in a Democracy. We live in a Republic. There is a vast difference. The main difference is that a Democracy is ruled by the majority, while the Republic governs the majority and is distinguished by a constitution. Let us never forget the difference.

The second thing that bothered me is that many in my circles posted their facebook status as saying; “I’m glad that God is in control.” Lest we forget that God has always been in control, and was in control during our last presidency too. It’s not necessarily a bad statement; more so than it seems to be a statement saying that they did not have to worry about God being in control during the last White House. I am truly thankful that God will always be in control, and that we can fully trust in Him.

The final thing is as I’ve mentioned before that we should be careful to put all of our trust and confidence in a man. “A man at his best is at best still a man.”