My morning run for a mocha latte is pleasurable especially now with everything green and fresh. The only thing that can booger it up is people! And they do! This morning I was nearly killed or maimed by a privileged … Continue reading
Category Archives: It happens at Starbucks
Not so random 5 for April 2, 2023 – Lots of eye stuff
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Eyeballs! – I’m in the middle of another eye procedure. The doc inserted an amniotic tissue lens in my right eye to heal the inflammation. It stays in for three days and comes out tomorrow (Monday). The lens is not … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 19, 2023 – Celebrations, aging, sad streaks, happiness, coffee
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Things to celebrate – Today we are celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of one of our friends. In my entire life this will be the third one I’ve attended. People don’t hit that milestone like they used to. Multiple marriages … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 12, 2023 – Coffee, flavors, more flavors, deer, spring
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Coffee synergy – During the holiday sales I bought a new coffee maker. It takes a different kind of pod which I buy directly from the company. They send me emails describing various offerings. In my book coffee is coffee. … Continue reading
Hair! (with a side of affirmation!)
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I have a fixation with hair. I want what I don’t have. I have always liked curly hair. It’s softer around the face especially if you let it be. I have a wave but mostly it looks straight. No matter … Continue reading
Random 5 for February 26, 2023 – Weather, clothes, people, cats, clean-out
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Snow? Seriously? – After a mostly snowless winter (does a dusting count?) we are predicted to get 3 inches this week. Here’s my thought – if I can’t have snow for Christmas, I don’t want it in March! Do ya … Continue reading
Random 5 for January 1, 2022 – Normal, shipping, internet ads, Starbucks, accommodations
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Did last year go faster than normal? — (Not that I know what normal is!) Too much sick cat and doctor appointments can dim the holiday spirit for sure. Or is this something that happens in normal aging? Nothing else … Continue reading
Random 5 for December 11, 2022 – Winning!, words, decorations, snow, party
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Hello lottery! – Despite the high stress level from Gracie’s dental surgery, it was a “lucky” week. I attended a luncheon. There were 80 people and 40 door prizes, so my chance of winning was good. That doesn’t mean anything … Continue reading
Goodbye Abby
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My favorite barista left. For her it’s a happy story. She graduated in May and got a job in her field starting in October. She had been at Starbucks for maybe a year or so. She made a difference. Upbeat … Continue reading
Random 5 for October 9, 2022 – Comfort food, brownies, cycles, Sundays, grands
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That doesn’t make sense! – This week my GI system was upset. Not happy. The weird thing is that the two things that make it better are brownies and beer (not together!). Does that make any sense at all? What’s … Continue reading