I ventured into Starbucks™ doing some charity tie-in … with the Salvation Army. Oh yes, don’t we all need some saving every once in a while. Me from the financial crisis that is going on with my insatiable need for bags, shoes and bags and shoes… oh, I’ve mentioned them already.
What anyone worth their salt (or coffee bean in this case) would notice is that the setup in Starbucks™ at the chosen publicity store is not in its original getup. The seats have been removed, tables shifted and reconfigured and hey (in the light of the whole charity thing and the season) we even have a decorated pine tree. I bet you in a month’s time, the sacrifice of the tree’s poor young life is going to be forgotten. That’s commercialism for you – everything and everyone is dispensable.
But at least, it is for a good cause (and I am probably going to get my complimentary drink). So if you are reading this today (Thursday), go down to ANY Starbucks™ found on the sunny island set in the sea, between the hours of 5 and 7 in the evening and get your complimentary tall drink from the barista. You may even make a little cash contribution to the Salvation Army this season. But remember, kindness is and should be a way of life, not just restricted to this over-commercialised festive season.
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