23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
The morning ritual

I was sitting at the kitchen table this morning contemplating another day. I started thinking about my cup of coffee. Like millions of other people we start our day with something ritualistic, typically a cup of coffee. Coffee is often the very first thing consumed upon waking, an almost automatic habit that helps people transition from sleep to an active day. It is generally associated with shaking off grogginess and preparing for the day's challenges.

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Date Taken: 08.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Davidson, North Carolina, United States of America
Camera: iPhone 16 Pro
Copyright: © Drew Rossman