Ikigai Thought for Today: Of Cough Syrup and Coffee

Colectivo Espresso David Marlow©2018

This morning, I sipped some espresso for the first time in a week. Given my often-expressed love of coffee, that should tell you I haven't been myself.

Late last week, I caught this respiratory bug that's going around. Ever since I've been spending my days either coughing or sleeping. I couldn't even drink coffee – that's how you know it was serious.

Many of you have been so kind in reaching out to check on me since, uncharacteristically, there have been no new articles during this time. Your messages mean the world to me.

While I still don't feel 100%, I'm doing fine other than the coughing, and expect to be up and at 'em soon. Among the nicest things shared in your messages is how these articles have become like a friend dropping in for coffee and conversation.

Many of you mentioned missing our regular chats, and I want you to know I've missed them too.

Consider this note a virtual coffee (or a "reasonable facsimile thereof," as those old cereal ads used to say) and an explanation for my absence. I'll be back to our regular programming soon.

As always, quest well.