Can We Talk?

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Joan Rivers used to crack me up. She'd walk onto the stage of the old "Tonight Show" and say, "Can We Talk?"

Well, can we talk about Starbucks? I am not one of those people who thinks that Starbucks is the corporate devil. I understand and appreciate change. I know that little coffeehouses sometimes go under because they can't compete. On the other hand, I see a lot of wonderful things that Starbucks is doing in the community. And what about those "Grounds for Gardens?"

But, since it's Saturday morning and I can really appreciate taking my time while sipping my coffee and talking to you, I just want to say - Starbucks - what is up with this "15 second rule" in your financial district coffee bars? I know we're all in a hurry Monday through Friday, but really, really? Do you have to stack people on top of each other? Talk about being in another person's space. Before I can spit out my order as quickly as I can (I feel like a rapper), you're calling the next customer, "NEXT!" I mean, God forbid I should not have a Starbucks card and want to pay in old-fashioned cash. The looks I get while fumbling through my purse (okay, I admit it, my purse is a bit of a disaster) could kill!

I know you're trying to be efficient and move the lines quickly, but for crying out loud, can a girl just catch her breath?

Breathe. Stretch. Let It Go.

I feel so much better now that I've gotten that off my chest!

Thank God It's Saturday!


(Joan Rivers' caricature by Dale Gladstone - copyright protected)

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