People are very divided on the Starbucks coffee issue–some love it, some hate it. Frankly, I enjoy it, but it doesn’t make me wet my pants (unless I drink too much). Sometimes I go to Starbucks, sometimes I go elsewhere. Depends what I’m in the mood for. My first preference would be for Tim Hortons, but they don’t have any in D.C. Yet. Actually, I’ll take a fresh drip coffee in Costa Rica any day, but alas, I live in Washington, not Costa Rica (I think). No matter. Today I went to get my fix, a venti drip coffee, and they were out of it and brewing fresh. When that happens, the coffee is usually free. Today was no exception. This has happened to me 5 or 6 times. They’re out of coffee and they give it to me free. I enjoy that. It really puts a smile on my face. All I get is plain coffee. I don’t drink those vanilla bullshits and whatever else they offer. You want a milkshake, go to McDonald’s and get one. You want coffee, go to a coffee shop. My friend once said that he thinks they should have two lines–one for people who are there for coffee, and the other for people who are there for vanilla bullshits. Not a bad idea. (BTW–If you don’t know what I’m talking about, watch the clip.)

I admit that I enjoy some of Starbucks dessert treats. I don’t get them often, but every once in a while they have something nice. Last year they had some kind of cold, banana bar. It was quite delicious, but I haven’t seen it this year. And, wait now, tomorrow is Wednesday. And you know what that means???? That’s right boys and girls. Free iced coffee day! But before you go there demanding a free iced coffee, note that if you didn’t a card a few weeks ago, then you’re SOL. They handed out cards in May that are good for a free tall iced coffee every Wednesday until July 23, 2008! My co-worker got a bunch of them and shared the wealth. And don’t think I’m afraid to hit up more than one store in a day. Mmmm. Icy and jittery.