Blasphemy

To think that you could get away with not only having drive-up coffee houses (Victor Allen’s has had a drive-up for years), but that you would also structure them in such a way as to have one of those “advance request” stations where you shout in your order, to be picked up at the window further down – why, that defies and defaces everything that I love about coffee houses. Starbucks, how could you!*

* I will now admit that this afternoon, I not only did the drive-through for a second day in a row, but I was also very tempted to honk my horn punitively at the car in front who forgot to pre-place the order, thereby resulting in about a 90 second delay for me, as they had to do it at the pick-up window.

English is not my first language…

…but I thought I had certain words firmly under my belt (am I using the phrase correctly?).

For example, when someone says “inauguration” I think of that person stepping into an office, position, or association. Merriam-Webster confirms this:
inauguration: a ceremonial induction into office.

Is Bush switching jobs?

I interrupt Ocean’s typically bland and dispassionate posting to bring you this important announcement: my littlest one turns twenty today

You’re too far away today and way too old!
Here, these (lucky) four are yours, with names that are wishes for you:

...carefree wonder

...garnets and gold

...la vie en rose

...double play

…and so much more.
The truth is, I love you more than roses.

Happy birthday, little one.