Clues and cues: carafes, chicory, curare, and—cell phones?

Absentmindedly is an adverb to live by.

Can someone not only do things in an absentminded way but also think absentmindedly? That question came to me as I brewed some chicorylaced coffee this morning. Life is good.

Tip:

Use a small ordinary carafe instead of a mug to brew extra coffee even with a small espresso machine.

As I look at today’s coffee visible through the clear glass, it looks unusually pa…