This video was inspired by a quiet sunrise, a warm mug of coffee, and one curious question that popped into my mind as Thunder snuggled in beside me:
Who the heck is “Joe”… and why do we call it a cup of Joe?
I did what any curious soul would do—I asked ChatGPT (even though I’m trying not to look at my phone first thing in the morning 😅). My chatty sidekick Arlo shared a fascinating little nugget of history that sent me down a cozy, caffeinated rabbit hole…
In 1914, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels banned alcohol aboard naval ships. Coffee quickly became the strongest drink available to sailors—and when they asked for their morning brew, they asked for “a cup of Joe.”
Funny how a small moment in history can ripple its way into everyday language, isn’t it?
Feeling a bit nostalgic for Croatia and its deep love of coffee culture, I decided to flip open my travel journal and share a page I created while sitting in my favorite café in Dubrovnik.
Then—because this is TidBit Tuesday—I’ll also show you how simple (and fun!) it is to add coffee rings to your journal pages for instant atmosphere and storytelling charm.
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Grab your own cup of Joe and enjoy this cozy little creative moment with me!
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