There aren’t a whole lot of things you can get for a dollar, but my favorite dollar item at CC is the bottomless cup of coffee. Seriously, our coffee is darn tasty. It’s a Colombian blend, roasted locally at Pear’s Gourmet, and we grind it fresh for each pot we make. When you’re looking for your caffeine fix, come join us for a cup. Or 2. Or 3.

My students can tell you that one thing that troubles me is litter on our streets. When I can’t stand the sight of it any longer, I grab my family and we do a quick walk around the neighborhood and pick up all the trash we can see. It takes very little time, it makes a noticeable difference, and it makes you feel good. I don’t know of many problems that can be impacted so easily in so little time. I’d encourage each of you to take a half hour sometime and do the same in y