WE HAVE AN EMERGENCY

If you don't know, now you know and consider yourself warned.

7,100 Starbucks are CLOSING THEIR DOORS (yes, as in closed - YOU NO ORDER COFFEE, people) tonight for THREE HOURS.

What will we do?

This folks, is why you should always be prepared for a disaster, meaning storing three months worth of water, espresso and milk. I'm not sure if they make adapters that allow espresso machines to work on batteries, but it's worth checking into.

I just want you to know, that as your internet BFF, I've always thought you were swell. Amazing. Terrific, in fact. I mean, we probably shouldn't mince words since the gravity of this situation has the feeling of Armageddon, or some other similar devastating circumstance staged by Warner Bros or the like. We can only hope Will Smith will save us all. (I no longer look to Tom Cruise for that.)

Tonight, as you sit in the dark corners of your living room, headphones serenading you with some calming, zen-like music as you rock back and forth in a manic nature, know that you are not alone. I will be doing the same, albeit also letting out involuntary outbursts, crying, "Say it ain't so!"

If there are any survivors - and I know the idea seems just too optimistic - let's hope they know how to pull a shot and steam milk to the optimal 160 degrees. I think that's all one can ask for on a day like today.

Stay strong, people. Strong like a shot of espresso and calm like the froth on your cappuccino. Think only of happiness, like a swirl of carmel and keep specks of hope alive like the cinnamon sprinkled on top.

And, if you happen to see a green mermaid, SWIM TOWARD HER. She is the light at the end of our very dark tunnel.

Good luck.

Comments

[Meg]

I actually heard you scream "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" all the way over here in Michigan. Sorry about the bad news. You can do this, I know it.

I gotta tell you, I had visions of Stephen King's "The Stand" while you were describing surviving Starbucks being closed for three hours. You can do it.

Just make sure, when all is said and done, you end up on the winning side.

[TJCA]

This is why I stress the need for food storage...well maybe not this, but close!

[RV]

You are such a dork! I heard about that on the radio this morning and thought about you. I was actually going to call, but it was 6:30 in the morning your time and I figured you would already know or know very shortly. Good luck and let us all know if you survive.