There is a phenomenon that is occasionally experienced by virtually everyone who has contact with human beings on a regular basis. It occurs when you see a random stranger who looks exactly like someone you know. When…

Since my job involves sales, one of the perks is that I will occasionally get a free pair of eyeglasses complete with new frames and new prescription lenses. Two weeks ago I was offered a pair of glasses from a vendor t…

Here are a few pictures of the street I live on: And, here's a picture of my apartment building: The bottom floor of our complex has a nail salon, a coffee shop (pictured), a pizza joint (pictured), and an Asi…

I try to keep my conversations with the baristas to a minimum, particularly with the ones of the female variety. This is the direct result of something that happened last summer, a day which has subsequently become know…

Just like every other fast-food establishment, Starbucks has a high employee turnover rate. Therefore, I’m not surprised that I don’t see one of my favorite baristas anymore. I’m not absolutely certain, but there are t…