Alva Review-Courier -

Every day I bring an insulated tumbler to work. Except for the occasional times I don’t. I have a collection of plastic and metal tumblers with lids and straws that are perfect for sipping my iced drink as I go through the day. My main fuel is iced tea, no sugar, but I begin the day with iced coffee. A Diet Coke usually appears once a day.

When I forget to bring my iced coffee or tea to work, I usually know exactly where I left it on the kitchen counter. But sometimes, I misplace it while I’m at work. Then I have to backtrack. Who did I talk to, where did I stand? Although it’s embarrassing, I...