My husband says I'm cheap. Maybe he's right. Or.. maybe old habits die hard.

I lived in Germany as a military dependent for ten years or more. During that time there were certain things that were rationed. Coffee was one of those rationed items. I did not waste it because once I bought my share and my ex-husband's share for the month it was all we could have.

So, if coffee grounds made their way in to the pot of coffee did I throw it away? GADS NO!! What a waste of something I might run out of!! So, I learned early in life the value of filtering a pot of coffee that others might consider ruined and throw away.

But, filter it with what? A paper towel works best and they weren't rationed. However, if there was a dock strike, we would be without simple things like paper towels. Trust me I know from first hand experience so.., I take one, filter the coffee as I pour it into the cup and keep the paper towel set neatly on a small plate waiting to filter the next cup of coffee.

I have been back in the states for over 15 years. One would think I'd let old habits die. But I don't. I nurse everything. That cup of coffee I so carefully filtered is nursed until it's cold. Thank whomever above guided the person that invented the microwave. I no longer have to throw a cold cup of coffee away, I can.. NUKE it!

I'm heading off now to re-heat a cup of coffee.. hope any who stop by here have a good weekend.