Kawa: A nice French slang term for what Americans might call a “cuppa joe” when they are not forced to say bizarre things, such as, “Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte Venti” at Starbucks®, where sprinkling non-English words into consumer choices evidently justifies raising prices to absurd levels. Today’s photo shows nothing that fancy, just my usual after-lunch fare at the Amadeus cafeteria, a double-espresso strong enough to put hair on your teeth, yet not the least bit bitter and amazingly affordable. I’ve practically recuperated from the cold I brought home from my recent trip to the United States, but a small amount of fatigue still lingers, so I need this even more than I usually do. I mean, it simply wouldn’t do to fall asleep during a particularly boring afternoon meeting...