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The origin of ESPRESSO YOURSELF came
from a very peculiar place at a very odd time...
Picture this dynamic single mom (that's me) traipsing through the
Eastern European countries just as Russia was loosening it's
powerful hold. Recruiting students to study in the United States.
Living and learning from these charming people held by Communism.
Challenging my own value system.
Three weeks into my "tour through a piece of history", I telephoned
my saintly fiancé (eight years ago he was truly saintly) and
preceded to tell him that I wanted to quit my job, maybe start a
business.
You could have heard a pin drop! Talk about nerve. I call from a
million miles away- Mr. Saintly is caring for my two adorable
preteens, cleaning up the dog's mess trying his best to brush the 9
year olds hair and this "dynamic single mom" that he's chosen to
marry arbitrarily decides to quit her job... The nerve!
Nine months, and a lot of research later, Bruce and I gave birth to
what we feel is the friendliest coffeehouse around. Complete with a
25 ft. bar, an upright piano, and an old White sewing machine to
hold our condiments on, Espresso Yourself is referred to as the
"Cheers" of San Diego. Everyone is personally greeted as they walk
though our door and acknowledged when it's time to leave.
Now we are finding ourselves ready to have our freshly roasted
coffees enjoyed in your home, at your office or as a special gift to
someone you care about. After all, some of the finest gifts in life
are the little pleasures we share.
This cups for you,
Lori Howard |
