Sin

I’m a coffee addict, too. I just went to Starbuck’s to get a pound of decaf for a whiny coworker (no wonder he’s whiny!), and the manager told me that I’d get a free drink with the pound of coffee. I didn’t see any “free drink” signs, so I’m not sure what was the occasion, but I’m always up for a free drink. I stared at the menu board for a few minutes, and really really wanted the double chocolate chip frappuccino. But I thought I shouldn’t be greedy. I shouldn’t overdo it since this woman was obviously being very nice and generous by giving me a free drink in the first place. So I got an iced chai tea latte. Still yummy. Not so milkshakey.

Now, I know that Starbuck’s is out hunting down and destroying Mom and Pop (or Mom and Mom) coffee shops worldwide. I’ve been admonished by my lefter-leaning friends (yes! there are lefter-leaners out there) for supporting this corporate coffee empire. But I can’t help myself. It’s good. And you know what? Sometimes it’s free. Forgive me, goddess, but I love Starbuck’s.