Inspiration for Friday Fictioneers from Rochelle Wisoff-Fields this week, is this photo by the artist Jean Hays. The lovely stained glass window is her work.
My sister had a coffee shop years ago, this photo made me think of it and the times I used to help out – and people watch.
- Photo Jean L Hays
The smell of freshly roasted coffee wafts out into the street.
Jess sets out the freshly baked pastries, homemade chocolates, packs of ground coffee and waits.
First as usual, ‘Ms Skinny Latte with an Extra Shot’ and ‘Mr Double Espresso with a Cinnamon Bun’, (they’re getting closer). Then later, ‘Mrs Cappuccino’ and ‘Mrs No Coffee for Me’ who eats almond Danish like they are going out of fashion.
After the morning rush, she realises that two regulars were missing – ‘Mr Macchiato’ and ‘Mrs Flat White’…
Jess smiles, it was only a matter of time.
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Hah! Really nice. What will they make together? Something delicious I hope.
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Oh yes, they must!
Happy New Year
Dee
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Nice one; I could almost smell the coffee. Nice feel-good ending.
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Thanks Sandra.
Best wishes for the New Year
See
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It’s funny how you remember people when you are in the business. Mr Extra Cheese… Miss No Cheese. Good job.
Tom
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Yes it is. The coffee shop was a great place for nicknames
Have a good New Year
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Your title is a clever pun. 🙂 Great story. 🙂
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Thank you Jodie, glad you liked it
Dee
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very well done. however, i think you can do better than to use “going out of fashion.” that’s been used and overused. you can make up your own. that’s our job.
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Will work on that one…..
Have a Happy New Year
Dee
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and to you too.
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Awww…I smell love and coffee in the air ❤
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Mmmmn me too.
Have a great New Year
Dee
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Same to you!
~Dawn
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Very clever, Dee.
Happy new year,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle, a Happy New Year to you too
All good wishes
Dee
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Had a good friend who worked at Starbucks and he knew everyone by what they ordered, just as Jess did. 🙂
Happy New Year!
janet
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Thanks Janet
Best wishes for a Happy New Year
Dee
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Sweet piece… and Happy!
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Thanks Ted, glad you liked it.
Happy New Year
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Great characterization in this story. Your experience in your sister’s shopp is holding you in good stead.
Aloha,
Doug
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Thank you Doug.
My sister’s cafe seems a lifetime ago, but the photo made me think if it.
Best wishes for a Happy New Year
Dee
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I love thi nickname. Its great that she remembers them by thier order.
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Thank you, glad you liked it 🙂
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