my daily schedule usually consists of: I wake up to my alarm clock (made in Japan) and while my coffee pot (made in China) is perking my coffee, I shave with my electric razor (made in Hong Kong). Then I put on my shirt (made in Sri Lanka) and my pants (made in Singapore) and my shoes (made in Korea). Then after cooking my breakfast on my electric skillet (made in India), I sit down with my computer (made in China) to review my schedule, news and weather for the day. After updating my Palm Pilot (made in Thailand), I check my messages and phone calls on my Blackberry phone (made in Mexico). I turn on my HDTV (made in China) to watch the news and weather. Then I get into my Pontiac Vibe (made by Toyota) filled with gas from Saudi Arabia, and head out to look for work. When I return home from my day, I put on my robe and sandals (made in Brazil), and pour myself a glass of wine (made in France), wondering why I have a problem finding a job in America!

My husband and I go through at least one coffee maker a year. Even though we clean them, they get clogged up and don't work anymore. Sometimes we break the pot and can't find the right replacement, so we end up buying a whole new machine.

Last night I ordered a Bodum coffee press. I've never used one before, but it got great reviews.