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Caffiend

Every work day at lunchtime I go to Starbucks, and every time I go to Starbucks there is almost always the same lady working there. She always greets me in the same dreary way, robotically asking me how I am doing and w…
Moving Past the Equinox

Two weeks ago the Earth crossed the midpoint of its elliptical orbit, causing the planet’s climates to phase from one atmospheric condition to the next. In the northern hemisphere, the cold temperatures of winter faded…
The Commitment Issue

Last Thursday I was standing outside of Starbucks with the intent of smoking a cigarette when I realized that I had left my lighter at home. I walked over to a guy named Rodney (who coincidentally looks a lot like Rodne…
What is Really Going On

I have a photographic memory. I have an uncanny ability to not forget things. This “talent” has been, for the most part, beneficial to me. This single quality of mine is the only reason why I was able to successfully…
Starbucks Story Tuesday: Out of Business

Three months ago Starbucks began re-construction on their building and it's just now beginning to wind down. The place looks great. They have a snazzy new facade and a brand new outdoor patio. They've also redecorated…
Starbucks Story Tuesday: Shots to the Dome

After the long three-day weekend it was pretty darn difficult for me to get out of bed. I was half-asleep all while getting dressed and groomed for work, and I looked forward to my morning cup of Starbucks coffee to wak…
Starbucks Story Tuesday: Old Brew, New Brew

It has been stated, recorded, and stated again by the Starbucks Empire that their primary goal is to make you consider Starbucks your “third place”, with the “first place” being your home and the “second place” being you…
Starbucks Story Tuesday: No Expresso

There’s a guy named Matt who works at Starbucks who is very specific whenever he calls drinks that are ready to be picked up. For example, if someone orders a mocha, most employees would simply say, “TALL MOCHA." Howev…
Understanding White People, Part 2

(For Understanding White People, Part 1, go here.) I recently took a Facebook quiz entitled “How White Are you?” and I got the result “25%”. Without even considering the sociopolitical ramifications that arise from posi…
Starbucks Story Tuesday: Marshmallow Nightmare Bar

Whenever I find myself at a fast food restaurant that I’ve never been to before, I’m always a little bit nervous about ordering because of my unfamiliarity on how they work. Like, did I order that rolled taco correctly…