#28 BARB'S REFLECTIVE 150- TIM HORTONS

Okay Canadians love coffee and drink many different types from espresso, instant, brewed,  and decaffeinated. But across Canada there is one of many coffee shops called Tim Hortons. Named after a real hockey player- go figure! Tim Horton. Now more than a donut shop and coffee. Good soup and sandwiches on the road. Breakfast!

Known to have different cups for a variety of themes throughout the years.

I always love the Christmas ones.

                      So does it surprise anyone to have a 150 years one and in both languages!
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OUT OF COFFEE CREAM

This morning. Usually it is a small aggravation as it is one of my few luxuries that I really love and want. Today it was just a comment- oh I am out of cream, get some later today. The events of the last week really helped put many things in perspective. Lately I have been trying to take a huge step back from the areas of my life with any conflict and reevaluate if contention is worth the effort. Looking for positive solutions with a kind heart and mind. Must be working as I am drinking coffee with milk and sugar with no problem. Do you need to take a step back and view your life from a different angle? Sometimes taking a day off or a break from a situation is refreshing and helps to calm your nerves.

THE BEST BUTTER TARTS

Were made by my late mother-in-law, Concetta. Although she was a fabulous cook, her baking was even better. Butter tarts are Canadian. She came from Italy and learnt to make them here. What was so special was the fact she would make them to take to someone's home when they were sick, a dessert item for festive dinners and any other occasion since we loved them. The taste was so good because she put love into them! Food is one of those comfort things in our lives. We often equate food with memories. The smell of baked bread! Turkey cooking! Coffee brewing! Are there foods that bring memories for you? Do you miss someone in your life that made a favourite entree?