I Make My Coffee
By Kathleen Tonn

I put the grounds in a filter, to which I will pour hot water over them. The trickle of coffee dripping into my favorite mug can be heard in the silence of the morn. I add spices to my coffee, and I savor their aroma as I think about my first sip.

Making my morning coffee, by hand, is a ritual. Slowly, as I fill my mug I reflect on life. What is the meaning of...