The early morning coffee ritual is enriched by easily digested, thought-provoking slices of life in Coffee Cup Thoughts: Sips for the Soul, an easy-to-read accompaniment for morning waffles or that mid-morning bagel. From celebrations of life to how to survive a death in the family, and from history to politics, everyday miracles and random acts of kindness, Coffee Cup Thoughts offer brief distractions from chaotic schedules, missed deadlines and challenging relationships. "All too often, our pace of life becomes so demanding, we miss the obvious and precious moments that make this life worth living," said author Alice Adams. "This labor of love reminds us that every minute is worthwhile and filled with blessings." Beginning her career three decades ago as a newspaper columnist, Alice Adams sees her life's role as one of teacher and facilitator. With experience in the college classroom and in corporate America, her "mission" continues to be to educate, to inform and to share information that ultimate increases the quality of life for her readers and her students. Alice and husband, Ron, continue to share daily cups of decaf in Austin, where both enjoy the Hill Country views of Central Texas.