Ahhh, Thanksgiving, the beginning of the giving season. I think there is no "giving season" because we are always giving so much in out daily lives. I have always eondered why there has to be a certain time of year when people give more than usual? Why can't giving the way is happens at this time of year happen all the time? I know we are busy and have family and friends, jobs and other extra activites going on. But if we can take the time out during one of the busiest times of the year and give a little more, can't we do that throughout the whole year? Ponder on that while you drink your hot chocolate.
Right now I am sitting at Starbucks in El Paso, waiting for a few stores to open so I can do my shopping for my dad's birthday gift. It's been fun watching the people come and go and observe their interactions. There was a table of older gentlemen sitting a couple of tables away from me. They were pretty funny fellas. One guy was the main speaker and the others were just mesmerized by his stories and anecdotes. He is the life of the party. Another gentleman left and another entered the cirlce almost immediately. Then he was gone and the rest of the group finished their drinks then left. There was also a couple of what looked to be medical or nursing students. One looked like she just finished a 24 hr shift and the other looked as thoug he was just starting the day. The lines have been long going in and out. I have been trying to get a chance to get up and get a snack and a hot chocolate (or maybe an IZZE drink) for the past half hour. That's what happens when you go to Starbuck's at 7:30 in the morning. Oh, here'smy chance, be right back......................................Okay, I'm back.RIght now there is a little family of three sitting in the opposite corner. We get kids started at an early age with whole Starbuck's craze. The little girl can't be more than 2 yrs old. The addiction begins. It fun to see all the different types of people here. Yuppies can congregate with bikers. High school kids with retirees. It's a hodge podge of people coming together to enjoy the world's best coffee (whatever, the hot chocolate is awful, but the pumpkin loaf is amazing!) The line is never-ending. Wait, cute guy in line, stop and stare for a moment.....and we're back. Starbuck's the place to be for the morning treat. It's not a daily occurance for me, but it's fun to sit back, relax and do a little people watching.
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