The office door is closed. I’m “in conference.” Well, maybe not quite. But I’m busy with one of the loves of my life. No, not Frank. And no, not Nate. Something else has grabbed my attention. Oh, don’t worry, I’m not cheating on Frank!; he doesn’t have to worry about another man distracting me from hearth and home. No, it’s not internet porn — ewwww!! And I’m not gambling online either.
So what is this attraction that makes me swoon, that causes me to “want a moment alone” with it, that makes me want to take the phone off the hook, not answer the door, and just relish the moment?
It’s a Tall. Non-Fat. No-Whip. Peppermint. Mocha.
Say it with me, people: Tall Non-Fat No-Whip Peppermint Mocha. Hey, Nate has it memorized; you can do it too!
Or maybe you like yours With Whipped Cream. That’s cool! Maybe you’d like a Grande. Or even a Venti. Hey, go for it, I say! There’s nothing like it in the world. Just the right mix of coffee, chocolate, and peppermint, mixed with hot milk. Ahhhhhhh. See? You want a moment alone with it too, don’t you?
Previously, to my dismay, I thought it was a seasonal drink, holiday season only. Then, about a week ago, I went into one of our local Starbucks and asked, meekly, “Do you still have Peppermint Mochas?” “BAY-BEE, we have them all-year round!”
“YOU DO?!!” Cue the music. Switch on the lights. Put the spotlight on ME, because that makes me a Happy Customer. I would have danced if I had any rhythm. I would have sung if I had any talent. They just had to make do with a big smile and a “YIPPEE!!” and as much bounding out the door as this 45-year-old body can do. Of course, I left with a much boundier 5-year-old. He’s my bounding proxy, that one is! Anyone who’s seen him knows how much he can bound!
Do I make you want one? Do you have the urge? Or are you one of those health-conscious tea-only drinkers? HAR-UMPH! Go ahead, HEALTHY-PERSON!! I say, you just don’t know what you’re missing!
In the meantime, don’t bother me. I’m kind of . . . ummm . . . . busy. Mmmmmmmmm. Blissssssssss.
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