Editor's Note: In Praise of Coffee

I'm not a java addict, but I love a latte with crema espresso in the morning—my way

My breakfast is rather simple but exciting. A cold banana, a kiwi that I peel with a knife while reading the paper and then a slice of lightweight whole-wheat toast and a latte coffee. My soul rests in Europe, so coffee, like shaving, had to be a hands-on, primitive experience. [Photo above of Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain, dedicated in 1873, taken l…