07/18/2026
Sometimes, when the world is sleeping, I sneak into my tiny coffee shop and blast the music and just soak it in.
The lights are off, the parking lot is empty, everyone is gone, except me.
And I just take a deep breath.
Because at the end of the night, this beautiful space belongs to me. But in a much bigger way it belongs to so many more people.
To my husband, who fixes everything that breaks. Including me.
To our outstanding employees and their gorgeous smiles and fantastic work ethic.
To the couple on their first date, coffee seems like a good, easy choice.
To the women celebrating a friend's upcoming marriage in our event space, they're loud and laughing and it's my favorite sound.
To the girl working on her laptop in the corner, typing so fast while she sips her dirty soda.
To the brave, brand new mama who came here to show off her new baby and have someone else take care of breakfast.
To the doctor who comes in for his caffeine fix before clocking in for surgery.
To the couple who have been married for fifty years, and he still holds the door for her.
Sips has never felt like it just belonged to me. It's always been bigger than that.
But just for tonight, Noah Kahan and I will enjoy our time alone.
See you tomorrow.
Xoxo,
Me
