Routine Ritualist Gifts

'I have a rigid routine...sharpen pencils, organise desk, have writers block and start my nervous breakdown after lunch.'

'I'll just have time to finish the yard before the next bombing run begins.'

'Twenty years ago I began jogging five miles a day - could you tell me where I am?'

"I feel like pushing the envelope this morning, honey, starting with a little grape jelly for that bran muffin."

"It's kind of sweet when they're all settled in like this."

"Incredible! Once again, you've made the perfect piece of toast."

"Dad, can we have a bedtime narrative?"

"Great coffee, Carole."

"Lemme guess: You're struggling with the French press again."

'As part of our alternative budget management strategy we've got Tim on 'Hail Marys' in here and Geoff sacrificing a goat to Woden next door!'

R.C.I.A.

"I'm treating you like a living deity for one day."

Daily Grind Coffee Cup

"It's pumpin spice latte season - I feel it in the air."

"You doomscroll, I make coffee, and together we forge bravely into each new day."

"What better way to start your day than to eat and pray before we play!"

Diner. Breakfast Specials. I'm a type "C" personality. Until I have my morning coffee I have no personality at all.

Nothing like that first cup of coffee, eh, Frank?

"I'd like to see you every Tuesday, forever."

"No matter the weather or what's on my plate, I'm here at five. That's discipline."

Man looking at his shower-bath on a cold morning

"You've become very predictable, Jack - home every night!"

'My husband does everything religiously except going to church.'

'Didn't you know that I read the comics every morning before I take the newspaper to Master?'

"Take me to your barista."

'I've learned that adding water to coffee only weakens the effect.'

"Are you regular?" "Every morning at 6AM." "That's good." "But I don't wake up until 7."

"If I ask you something, will you promise not to get mad?"

"Say the whole prayer, none of this et cetera, et cetera..."

'How long has what been going on?'

Clock in, Clock out.

'Nothing like a cup o' Joe before you mow.'

"I love you, Ethan, bit I floss alone."

Do you kneel to pray in church? No, we stand up for our rites.

Eye Opener