My first cup of coffee was left over from yesterday’s pot as I began this journey. I was engaged as I put up my next pot, which is a perk, adding water, assembling the pot, etc, as I continued. I set the timer. I like 8 minutes. I listened to it peeking, comforted my cup would soon be refilled. The alarm went off. I let it sit for a few as o set a marker where I left off. I go to pour the cup—clear water! Hot, yes, but NOT coffee. I had forgotten to put the grounds! Mesmerized by your work I managed to perk a pot of hot water.
So I add the coffee this time. The water is already hot so it starts to perk immediately. I set another timer. I return to this post. On, on, on… no buzzer yet. FINALLY! the fresh coffee has finished! I let that sit as I finish another section to cool so I may sip… sip… sip…
Still. More time. Another cup. Now I am hungry. I gather something to eat—still engaged…
And finally!!! Over 45 minutes later and 4 cups in—Fini!
This should be a recorded library—There is a listen mode on Substack. I believe it is a good way to study and learn from these epic posts. To listen then read, scanning detailed parts. I highly recommend trying this method for future subscribers. In fact, I think I will go back to other of your posts and just listen again. We learn in multiple ways. Substack offers all of them. How wonderful!
Oh wow….your coffee saga both made me laugh and warmed my heart! I’m deeply touched you stuck with the Morocco deep-dive through not one but four pots of coffee (and one heroic retry at brewing)!
I absolutely love your idea of using Substack’s Listen mode as a study companion. It’s a fantastic way to absorb the details while giving your eyes a break, and it sounds like the perfect match for my “epic” length. I’ll be sure to mention it in future, larger, installments with a note about audio listeners (though, I'm not sure how the photos would work).
Thank you for taking the time (and the caffeine!) to journey through Part One. I’m already excited to bring more in Part Two….and maybe we’ll both need fresh coffee (or tea) again!
Absolutely spectacular! You captured the evolution of Moroccan architectural history so beautifully that I may have to delve a little deeper. I’m especially intrigued by the urban elements you describe (and those decorations!). Thanks for posting.
Thank you so much for reading! Greatly appreciated. Morocco had always been one of my favorite places to cover and my Threadians wanted an expansive deep-dive. So happy that you enjoyed!
My dearest Rogue— how I admire thy endurance.
My first cup of coffee was left over from yesterday’s pot as I began this journey. I was engaged as I put up my next pot, which is a perk, adding water, assembling the pot, etc, as I continued. I set the timer. I like 8 minutes. I listened to it peeking, comforted my cup would soon be refilled. The alarm went off. I let it sit for a few as o set a marker where I left off. I go to pour the cup—clear water! Hot, yes, but NOT coffee. I had forgotten to put the grounds! Mesmerized by your work I managed to perk a pot of hot water.
So I add the coffee this time. The water is already hot so it starts to perk immediately. I set another timer. I return to this post. On, on, on… no buzzer yet. FINALLY! the fresh coffee has finished! I let that sit as I finish another section to cool so I may sip… sip… sip…
Still. More time. Another cup. Now I am hungry. I gather something to eat—still engaged…
And finally!!! Over 45 minutes later and 4 cups in—Fini!
This should be a recorded library—There is a listen mode on Substack. I believe it is a good way to study and learn from these epic posts. To listen then read, scanning detailed parts. I highly recommend trying this method for future subscribers. In fact, I think I will go back to other of your posts and just listen again. We learn in multiple ways. Substack offers all of them. How wonderful!
Oh wow….your coffee saga both made me laugh and warmed my heart! I’m deeply touched you stuck with the Morocco deep-dive through not one but four pots of coffee (and one heroic retry at brewing)!
I absolutely love your idea of using Substack’s Listen mode as a study companion. It’s a fantastic way to absorb the details while giving your eyes a break, and it sounds like the perfect match for my “epic” length. I’ll be sure to mention it in future, larger, installments with a note about audio listeners (though, I'm not sure how the photos would work).
Thank you for taking the time (and the caffeine!) to journey through Part One. I’m already excited to bring more in Part Two….and maybe we’ll both need fresh coffee (or tea) again!
Absolutely spectacular! You captured the evolution of Moroccan architectural history so beautifully that I may have to delve a little deeper. I’m especially intrigued by the urban elements you describe (and those decorations!). Thanks for posting.
Thank you so much for reading! Greatly appreciated. Morocco had always been one of my favorite places to cover and my Threadians wanted an expansive deep-dive. So happy that you enjoyed!