In this month's UMAmi, @grannyanarchy.bsky.social wrote abt Clara Luper, organizer of the 1st civil rights sit-in 2 yrs before Greensboro, NC.
In 1958, Clara Luper led her children & students to Katz Drug Store in downtown OKC; part of a lifelong dedication to civil rights.
Print issues out now!
In 1958, Clara Luper led her children & students to Katz Drug Store in downtown OKC; part of a lifelong dedication to civil rights.
Print issues out now!
February 3, 2026 at 9:28 PM
In this month's UMAmi, @grannyanarchy.bsky.social wrote abt Clara Luper, organizer of the 1st civil rights sit-in 2 yrs before Greensboro, NC.
In 1958, Clara Luper led her children & students to Katz Drug Store in downtown OKC; part of a lifelong dedication to civil rights.
Print issues out now!
In 1958, Clara Luper led her children & students to Katz Drug Store in downtown OKC; part of a lifelong dedication to civil rights.
Print issues out now!
Set in the 1960s during the height of the Canadian folk music revival, House of Folk: A Lost Canadian Folk Show takes us to a time when coffeehouses from coast to coast were filled with song and spirit, and became a source for conversation, communion, and personal revolution.
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GIVEAWAY House of Folk: A Lost Canadian Folk Show
Enter to win tickets to The Firehall Arts Centre presents House of Folk: A Lost Canadian Folk Show from February 14 to March 8, 2026.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Set in the 1960s during the height of the Canadian folk music revival, House of Folk: A Lost Canadian Folk Show takes us to a time when coffeehouses from coast to coast were filled with song and spirit, and became a source for conversation, communion, and personal revolution.
Enter to win tickets:
Enter to win tickets:
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge #MusicSky
02.03 | A song outside your usual taste
I haven't really listened to enough K-pop after leaving Hawaii, where I often worked/coded on my laptop in Korean coffeehouses, but I do like this one:
"Gee" by Girls' Generation ("Oh!", 2009)
#K-Pop #DancePop
02.03 | A song outside your usual taste
I haven't really listened to enough K-pop after leaving Hawaii, where I often worked/coded on my laptop in Korean coffeehouses, but I do like this one:
"Gee" by Girls' Generation ("Oh!", 2009)
#K-Pop #DancePop
Gee
YouTube video by Girls' Generation - Topic
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:19 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge #MusicSky
02.03 | A song outside your usual taste
I haven't really listened to enough K-pop after leaving Hawaii, where I often worked/coded on my laptop in Korean coffeehouses, but I do like this one:
"Gee" by Girls' Generation ("Oh!", 2009)
#K-Pop #DancePop
02.03 | A song outside your usual taste
I haven't really listened to enough K-pop after leaving Hawaii, where I often worked/coded on my laptop in Korean coffeehouses, but I do like this one:
"Gee" by Girls' Generation ("Oh!", 2009)
#K-Pop #DancePop
I daren't go in mainstream coffeehouses as I haven't attended the induction.
February 1, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I daren't go in mainstream coffeehouses as I haven't attended the induction.
I just screenshot that meme and saved it to photos….
Wear a mask, sun glasses and a hat, also unidentifiable clothing, if you do it, cuz Tesla’s have multiple exterior cameras!
Or….just post them randomly around on communal posting boards at coffeehouses and such…probably a better idea!
🤭
Wear a mask, sun glasses and a hat, also unidentifiable clothing, if you do it, cuz Tesla’s have multiple exterior cameras!
Or….just post them randomly around on communal posting boards at coffeehouses and such…probably a better idea!
🤭
February 1, 2026 at 6:26 PM
I just screenshot that meme and saved it to photos….
Wear a mask, sun glasses and a hat, also unidentifiable clothing, if you do it, cuz Tesla’s have multiple exterior cameras!
Or….just post them randomly around on communal posting boards at coffeehouses and such…probably a better idea!
🤭
Wear a mask, sun glasses and a hat, also unidentifiable clothing, if you do it, cuz Tesla’s have multiple exterior cameras!
Or….just post them randomly around on communal posting boards at coffeehouses and such…probably a better idea!
🤭
#Maddow is right. GET OUT THERE in ALL ways possible. Protest. March. Meet in Coffeehouses. Organize. Write letters to newspapers & officeholders. Post on Social Media.
RELENTLESS MESSAGING IS HOW DEMS WIN IN '26!
#PennState #Rutgers #Pitt #Marywood #Pittsburgh #UPENN #UNLV #NJIT #TCNJ #UCLA #Rice
RELENTLESS MESSAGING IS HOW DEMS WIN IN '26!
#PennState #Rutgers #Pitt #Marywood #Pittsburgh #UPENN #UNLV #NJIT #TCNJ #UCLA #Rice
Ashland, Virginia:
"Despite widespread hazardous road conditions and icy weather from the recent winter storm, more than a thousand residents from across Greater Richmond made their opposition clear..."
www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...
"Despite widespread hazardous road conditions and icy weather from the recent winter storm, more than a thousand residents from across Greater Richmond made their opposition clear..."
www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...
Hanover County supervisors oppose proposed ICE facility
The locality’s ability to deter the purchase is extremely limited, though.
www.vpm.org
January 30, 2026 at 11:01 AM
In my recollection, at this point, late 80s, we already had "cool" coffeehouses at least in Northern California/Bay Area/SF.
I enjoyably frittered away a lot of time at Cafe Flor in the Castro and still have good friends from that era. At this point I am drinking lattes.
I enjoyably frittered away a lot of time at Cafe Flor in the Castro and still have good friends from that era. At this point I am drinking lattes.
January 28, 2026 at 2:15 PM
In my recollection, at this point, late 80s, we already had "cool" coffeehouses at least in Northern California/Bay Area/SF.
I enjoyably frittered away a lot of time at Cafe Flor in the Castro and still have good friends from that era. At this point I am drinking lattes.
I enjoyably frittered away a lot of time at Cafe Flor in the Castro and still have good friends from that era. At this point I am drinking lattes.
📊 margin 10.1% vs 10.3% est; North America margin 11.9% (-480 bps Y/Y) flagged ongoing cost pressure.
Guidance holds the reins: FY26 non-GAAP EPS $2.15–$2.40 (Street $2.35), comp sales “at least +3%,” and ~600–650 net new coffeehouses; governance headline risk lingers after Bloomberg noted removal
Guidance holds the reins: FY26 non-GAAP EPS $2.15–$2.40 (Street $2.35), comp sales “at least +3%,” and ~600–650 net new coffeehouses; governance headline risk lingers after Bloomberg noted removal
January 28, 2026 at 1:45 PM
📊 margin 10.1% vs 10.3% est; North America margin 11.9% (-480 bps Y/Y) flagged ongoing cost pressure.
Guidance holds the reins: FY26 non-GAAP EPS $2.15–$2.40 (Street $2.35), comp sales “at least +3%,” and ~600–650 net new coffeehouses; governance headline risk lingers after Bloomberg noted removal
Guidance holds the reins: FY26 non-GAAP EPS $2.15–$2.40 (Street $2.35), comp sales “at least +3%,” and ~600–650 net new coffeehouses; governance headline risk lingers after Bloomberg noted removal
Much as independent bookstores have grown in Dallas, so has non-Starbucks coffeehouses. One has decided it never wants my business.
Coffee shop manager in Dallas quits over former employer's stance on ICE
The woman said White Rhino Coffee required her to serve ICE agents and offer them first responder discounts, despite concerns for staff safety.
www.keranews.org
January 27, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Much as independent bookstores have grown in Dallas, so has non-Starbucks coffeehouses. One has decided it never wants my business.
Where’s the 2nd Amendment ppl now. Guys who walk into coffeehouses & supermarkets with their big guns hanging off their fat asses. Pretti had a license to carry & his gun was in a holster never once taken out or pointed at anyone. But he’s the terrorist? MAGA slobs with guns have rights but not him?
January 25, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Where’s the 2nd Amendment ppl now. Guys who walk into coffeehouses & supermarkets with their big guns hanging off their fat asses. Pretti had a license to carry & his gun was in a holster never once taken out or pointed at anyone. But he’s the terrorist? MAGA slobs with guns have rights but not him?
BLIZZARD
the soft economy of ghosts;
on the couch,
we note the sensuousness of the phenomenon,
whose cosmos of cotton ensconces
coffeehouses, townhouses, towns:
the gusty monotony of the tempest,
then the monotone hush of footsteps on snow
#lipogram
the soft economy of ghosts;
on the couch,
we note the sensuousness of the phenomenon,
whose cosmos of cotton ensconces
coffeehouses, townhouses, towns:
the gusty monotony of the tempest,
then the monotone hush of footsteps on snow
#lipogram
January 25, 2026 at 1:01 PM
BLIZZARD
the soft economy of ghosts;
on the couch,
we note the sensuousness of the phenomenon,
whose cosmos of cotton ensconces
coffeehouses, townhouses, towns:
the gusty monotony of the tempest,
then the monotone hush of footsteps on snow
#lipogram
the soft economy of ghosts;
on the couch,
we note the sensuousness of the phenomenon,
whose cosmos of cotton ensconces
coffeehouses, townhouses, towns:
the gusty monotony of the tempest,
then the monotone hush of footsteps on snow
#lipogram
Every Caucasian-American liberal's wet dream.
Meanwhile, as us Browns get deported and murdered and raped in prison they sit back in quiet coffeehouses and only WISH they can suffer like the rest of us.
Ah, but their skin tone saves then every time.
It's been their go-to for many many years now.
Meanwhile, as us Browns get deported and murdered and raped in prison they sit back in quiet coffeehouses and only WISH they can suffer like the rest of us.
Ah, but their skin tone saves then every time.
It's been their go-to for many many years now.
January 21, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Every Caucasian-American liberal's wet dream.
Meanwhile, as us Browns get deported and murdered and raped in prison they sit back in quiet coffeehouses and only WISH they can suffer like the rest of us.
Ah, but their skin tone saves then every time.
It's been their go-to for many many years now.
Meanwhile, as us Browns get deported and murdered and raped in prison they sit back in quiet coffeehouses and only WISH they can suffer like the rest of us.
Ah, but their skin tone saves then every time.
It's been their go-to for many many years now.
Things I loved about Hong Kong:
- bubble waffles
- no e-scooters
- the Star Ferry
- pork buns
- local coffeehouses
- walking along the harbor
- generally not morning people
- sunny and 75°
Things I love about the United States:
- jet fuel strong black drip coffee
- bubble waffles
- no e-scooters
- the Star Ferry
- pork buns
- local coffeehouses
- walking along the harbor
- generally not morning people
- sunny and 75°
Things I love about the United States:
- jet fuel strong black drip coffee
January 20, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Things I loved about Hong Kong:
- bubble waffles
- no e-scooters
- the Star Ferry
- pork buns
- local coffeehouses
- walking along the harbor
- generally not morning people
- sunny and 75°
Things I love about the United States:
- jet fuel strong black drip coffee
- bubble waffles
- no e-scooters
- the Star Ferry
- pork buns
- local coffeehouses
- walking along the harbor
- generally not morning people
- sunny and 75°
Things I love about the United States:
- jet fuel strong black drip coffee
Love Lille, it's so cosy! If you wanna geek out AstroCity's a nice shop near the square of Lille. Lots of nice coffeehouses and restaurants there as well
January 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Love Lille, it's so cosy! If you wanna geek out AstroCity's a nice shop near the square of Lille. Lots of nice coffeehouses and restaurants there as well
in the places we pray; in our public libraries and union halls; at the coffeehouses and bookstores and open-mic nights; and yes, here too, on Substack and the other spaces in this online world that still hold out the promise of community.
We find each other, because we will need each other.
We find each other, because we will need each other.
January 19, 2026 at 5:07 AM
in the places we pray; in our public libraries and union halls; at the coffeehouses and bookstores and open-mic nights; and yes, here too, on Substack and the other spaces in this online world that still hold out the promise of community.
We find each other, because we will need each other.
We find each other, because we will need each other.
My "favorite" tactic is ASCAP and BMI...the publishing rights companies created to ENSURE ARTISTS GET PAID shaking down small venues like bars and coffeehouses foe blanket "licensing"fees in hundreds of dollars per month, ensuring there are no small venues for live music listening or performance
January 18, 2026 at 2:41 PM
My "favorite" tactic is ASCAP and BMI...the publishing rights companies created to ENSURE ARTISTS GET PAID shaking down small venues like bars and coffeehouses foe blanket "licensing"fees in hundreds of dollars per month, ensuring there are no small venues for live music listening or performance
Man I gotta admit we had it all then, at least it seemed so. Coffeehouses, underground papers, crash pads, sex,drugs and rock n roll.
January 17, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Man I gotta admit we had it all then, at least it seemed so. Coffeehouses, underground papers, crash pads, sex,drugs and rock n roll.
Yorkville in Toronto was once a hippie haven. Gentrification replaced the coffeehouses with luxury boutiques. You can read about it in Honey Novick’s poem by downloading our eBook below:
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#toronto #canada #poetry #music #books #freebook
January 16, 2026 at 7:35 PM
For those of you not versed in British history, it would be over 100 years until Sir Robert Peel stamped out the illicit trade in helium that caused people to talk so high in coffeehouses.
Captain Brewer, the paynter, tells me how highly the Presbyters do talk in the coffeehouses still, which I wonder at.
January 16, 2026 at 8:53 AM
For those of you not versed in British history, it would be over 100 years until Sir Robert Peel stamped out the illicit trade in helium that caused people to talk so high in coffeehouses.
Captain Brewer, the paynter, tells me how highly the Presbyters do talk in the coffeehouses still, which I wonder at.
January 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Captain Brewer, the paynter, tells me how highly the Presbyters do talk in the coffeehouses still, which I wonder at.
Baristas at the U District Starbucks on the Ave have been on strike for two months now.
Some fresh sidewalk chalk points to the independent coffeehouses nearby.
Some fresh sidewalk chalk points to the independent coffeehouses nearby.
January 16, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Baristas at the U District Starbucks on the Ave have been on strike for two months now.
Some fresh sidewalk chalk points to the independent coffeehouses nearby.
Some fresh sidewalk chalk points to the independent coffeehouses nearby.
Mexico has long been dismissed by persnickety java connoisseurs as inferior to other coffee-producing regions. Now Mexican coffee is growing in popularity among Texas coffeehouses for its unique flavors and body.
Why Mexican Coffee Is Becoming More Popular in Texas
I took a trip to the heart of the country’s coffee-growing scene to learn more about the beans that turn into an easy-drinking brew.
www.texasmonthly.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Mexico has long been dismissed by persnickety java connoisseurs as inferior to other coffee-producing regions. Now Mexican coffee is growing in popularity among Texas coffeehouses for its unique flavors and body.
