BREWED AWAKENINGS, Williams, Arizona LOVE LOSS AND U-TURNS Episode 22 part 1 When you are an  accomplished musician and songwriter,and someone says you should be a pastor what's your first reaction? Maybe laughter? Incredulous?? What happens to a family and relationship when faced with a horrific medical diagnosis in a child. A world traveler with a keen observation of humanity realized people needed more than just a band aid fix for their lives. Listen as Andre describes how to dissolve the “plastic of everyday life”. If you give a mouse a cookie he’ll ask for a glass of milk. If you teach a man to pull shots, he may just decide to open a coffee store. From law enforcement to judge, Rob Krombeen embraces the challenge from the bench,with a background that shows he has “walked the walk” and when you need it most, encouragement can come from unusual sources. Moving to Winslow from Italy his catchphrase is “if you demand a cheap cup of coffee, that is what you’ll get”. From standing on a foot stool to reach the cash register to operating a business and training baristas , these two young women (Tori and Brooklyn Maebe) each have a compelling story to tell about how they moved from the typical self-centered stage of life to become the selfless young women they are now,and why. In part two you will meet a major reason for their transition,when you are introduced to their mother Devin Maebe. She has advice for anyone opening a new business,do your best work trust the locals and Yelp isn’t always an accurate representation of what the general public really thinks. Find out why Brewed Awakenings is a popular coffee shop, and the hub of Winslow for all age and socioeconomic groups. Coffee and ADHD, is this a new or very old treatment and does it work? What to do when an estranged parent becomes 100% dependent on you? And how will it affect your life relationship,and children. Madeline’s philosophy is simple. “Life is too short, so drink coffee anyway you like it”. Should your choice of coffee be the hardest decision of the day? This young barista received the blessing of her parents to move to Alaska with a person she just started dating. How did that work out for her? From the Palm Springs, Rat Pack days to Williams Arizona  and beyond, how does love,loss,friendship and “sparks” from a second marriage play a role. Harry Schmitz and his wife Lea share a fairy-tale story, that almost didn’t happen. There are many literal and figurative U-turns, in the road, that enter into this story. A Scamp trailer may also  be involved! Listen to this weeks caller ask about coffee ever being an illegal substance or if it has ever been banned? And in Part two of the call-in find out why, if its a stimulant could it be both good and bad for you. Plus Percolating Politics and much much more!