"Is it too much yellow?" I asked my favorite Army guy one early morning as I worked on pictures. He stared for a moment, not answering, then walked toward the kitchen. I followed him. He was making a second (third?) cup of coffee.

"Is it too much yellow?" I asked again.

Looking thoughtful, his eyes on the coffeepot, he finally replied. "Only if you're not ready for it..." Coffee done, he poured a cup for himself and one for me. "Obviously, you're always ready...personally, I need my coffee first."

"So, the yellow reminds you of sunshine? A bright day? Happiness?" I asked.

"No," he smiled, "The yellow reminds me of you." And yes, coffee is definitely a part of our early mornings.