The early morning coffee ritual is enriched by easily digested, thought-provoking slices of life in "Coffee Cup Thoughts: Sips for the Soul," an easy-to-read accompaniment for morning waffles or that mid-morning bagel.

From celebrations of life to how to survive a death in the family, and from history to politics, everyday miracles and random acts of kindness, "Coffee Cup Thoughts" offer brief distractions from chaotic schedules, missed deadlines and challenging relationships.

"All too often, our pace of life becomes so demanding, we miss the obvious and precious moments that make this...