An Ode to the Ordinary Stuff

In an era of decluttering, take a moment to be grateful and bless the ordinary things that may not spark joy, but inspire us to keep going.

My coffee pot,

which has been neglected, but has never neglected me —
I spotted its sister in the kitchen where I used to live,
and I wonder if these generic $20 Mr. Coffee models
are the hallmark of people starting over
(and guest houses).