So the Starbucks online store is a goldmine of intelligence.

(Source: store.starbucks.com)

“Oh Come Emmanuel” by Aliqua

One of my favorite renditions of one of my favorite Christmas songs.

I’m going to be broke post-Christmas, but I’ll be giving the best presents.

Does anyone have any good Celtic or acoustic Christmas music recommendations? I’d like to maintain my “making art” playlist’s overall feel but also get festive.
Thanks!

As we get closer to the Christmas season, I’d like to remind everyone of the following:

• Being rude to food service workers is DANGEROUS.
• Haggling with cashiers in corporate retail will get you nowhere.
• Seasonal workers are crash course trained and barely know what they are doing.  They are not going to know everything or may be wrong.  Do NOT call them stupid.
• Please please PLEASE read company return policies on their website.
• Please please PLEASE read ALL THE PRINT on sale signs, ads, and coupons.  They are intentionally designed to mislead you.
• If you are shopping on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Day, or any other day or time of significance, do NOT complain to the employees that they “shouldn’t be working”.  Most often, they get paid extra and want the money.  But mostly because people like you want/need to shop at that time.  Be GRATEFUL.

But above all:

• DON’T BE RUDE!!  Patience and compassion will always get you better service, not worse.

Thank you!

STARBUCKS HOLIDAY DRINK NEWS:
New drink coming Nov, the chestnut praline latte. Get excited.

My dog likes to open presents for us.
Hope everyone had fun tearing into new presents!  Merry Christmas.  ♡♡♡

Santa left toys at the dog park !