[Seil]

So I was sitting in a coffee shop, reading my book today, when I deigned to take a sip of coffee. I suddenly was aware of the the act of having to turn away from a good book for refreshment, and thus, happening many more times, I was forced to put down my book to think of an alternate means of present-literature refreshment.

At first, I thought of a series of straws, but I quickly disregarded that as too complex for an afternoon coffee. (Barring the curious effect on the taste of the brew, mind you.)

I then resolved to begin listening to audio-books, but that was disregarded as well for I'd have a queer look about me staring into space in public, which I do enough of anyway. (But I'd rather not have even more people giving me funny looks.)

I'm of the opinion that there's nothing I can do but sate my coffee and coffee-related needs before I read, and that, gentlemen, simply will not do. I endeavour that all of you, be you either Gentlefop, Lady, or anythign in between, to help me to rid myself of this evil problem.