Deb Smouse

Though I watch far too little of the news, I have followed the goings on of Starbuck’s changes in recent months and their attempt to gain back the loyalty from their guests as well as their employees.   Howard Schultz’s stepping back into the day to day management and marketing effort of the company - and his desire to get back to the roots of the company…means that today Pike Place Roast - the original - will be in each store as it’s “Coffee of the Day”.  For anyone near a Starbucks today around noon, stop in for a free taste….

Now.  from my understanding - and not yet my personal observation, Starbucks is going back to the original logo on their cups….the Brown, double-finned siren over the sleeker green siren most are so familiar with….

Now, last month when I was in Seattle, I did visit the original Pike’s Place Market Starbucks….and bought a pound of the Pike’s Place Coffee…I haven’t tasted it at home yet, though, because I haven’t really been home enough to bother with the grinding and roasting….

But.  Even though I am in the middle of nowhere with really bad internet service (i have never gotten that, by the way - why is the connection sooooooooo slow when I am here??) there are TWO Starbucks in this town….so I’ll have to drop in for a cup.

By the way, for anyone who emails with me or whatever….remember that Tuesdays and Wednesdays are harder for contact with me simply because of this slow connection thing.  I get a little behind on my email on days like this…..

But Happy Hump Day!