Sunday Ritualist Gifts

Oh good life, you give to me … a gift sweeter than a rose. House of Java.net Cybercafe. Sunday night at 9, you see: Binge watching Sopranos. Mobsters be her muse.

"I spend my day prepping for a good night"

"Amen. . . void where prohibited by law."

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

"Dad, can we have a bedtime narrative?"

"... And bless my dog, Penny, whose licks give me the strength to carry on."

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

Bedtime Stories with Gordon Ramsay

How to spot the infrequent Mass attendees.

"Great coffee, Carole."

'I'm a perfect little angel while I'm asleep. It's being awake that causes me trouble.'

'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!'

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

For the Wilsons, Gold Medalists Los Angeles '84, bathtime was always a ritual.

Rugby Players and Supporters Essential Supplies

Father nursing his sick child

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

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

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?

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

"Would you mind getting me the Ambien, the Tiger Balm, three cookies, a cup of tea and a pillow for my legs?"

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

Daily Grind Coffee Cup

Man looking at his shower-bath on a cold morning

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

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

"Yee yee hee hee how how yip yip."

"Take me to your barista."

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

The Wackoman (Heat it).

'How long has what been going on?'

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

Three witches standing around a carafe in a coffee machine, waiting for it to fill

Eye Opener