I don’t know where I purchased this seasonal beauty but the Merry AF message sealed the deal. We used this mug for coffee on Christmas Eve, and when inquiring nephews asked what the “AF” stood for, we had to improvise….
The Mug Life Chose Me #5: Philly’s Holiday Light Show
Behold: we have officially entered festive mug season! The Wanamaker Light Show is one of Philadelphia’s most enduring holiday traditions. I’ve seen the show more times than I can count, stretching all the way back to childhood. This show has…
The Mug Life Chose Me #4: Unplug
A long time ago our department brought on a co-op for a semester. It was a really wild and busy time for us, and at the end of her term, our lovely co-op gave me this mug that says “unplug.”…
The Mug Life Chose Me #3: Grounds & Hounds mug
I drink coffee but I’m not picky about it. That lack of palate gives me the freedom to try coffee from different roasters without worrying whether I’ll hate a batch because the oak note is too strong or the finish…
The Mug Life Chose Me #2: The Hearthstone Mug
I’ve had this mug for almost sixteen years (!!) which is kind of wild when I stop to think about it. Given to me as a gift back when World of Warcraft was still dominating my evenings, this is one…
The Mug Life Chose Me #1: The Disneyland Hotel mug
I have a plethora of coffee mugs. Mugs make a fantastic and functional souvenir. But even the mugs that aren’t from a specific location remind me of where I was emotionally when I purchased them. Sadly, I don’t have enough…
Wordless Wednesday: Week 34
(dirty dated to yesterday)









