tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post6958189965019015527..comments2024-03-27T20:39:04.792-04:00Comments on KILLER HOBBIES: Ode to StarbucksBetty Hechtmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-7161419615050991702008-04-12T20:50:00.000-04:002008-04-12T20:50:00.000-04:00My "kids" are a great bunch. My biggest problem is...My "kids" are a great bunch. My biggest problem is getting too attached because they come and go too often. But I'm hoping to see some that have moved on to other jobs tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>As an added bonus, there's always one that is there because he or she is an artist of some kind. I have a wonderful experience of spurring into action one of the wannabe writers he saw my published book.<BR/><BR/>The Starbucks is at 1704 Oakland Rd in San Jose.Terri Thayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09953154767532970027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-65366921509200086352008-04-12T16:40:00.000-04:002008-04-12T16:40:00.000-04:00Terri--My local barista told me how much she loves...Terri--<BR/><BR/>My local barista told me how much she loves working there and how great the people are. <BR/><BR/>You know, we'd noticed their lattes were of uneven quality, and boom--their CEO closed shop for a day to get them all up to snuff.<BR/><BR/>I admire any company that can woo, keep and encourage great people, and do good in the world.Joanna Campbell Slanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951637123269159053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-65422950339789640762008-04-12T12:47:00.000-04:002008-04-12T12:47:00.000-04:00Just another reason not to judge institutions mere...Just another reason not to judge institutions merely by their size -- whether it's independents vs chains in coffee shops, or bookstores, or groceries.<BR/><BR/>How exciting, Terri! Give us the location.<BR/><BR/>CMCamille Minichinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701150885595400018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-33780229302185556262008-04-12T12:07:00.000-04:002008-04-12T12:07:00.000-04:00I've heard you talk about your Starbucks--everybod...I've heard you talk about your Starbucks--everybody there has been so supporting of you and are totally excited about your book coming out. They're individuals.<BR/><BR/>Have a great time at the signing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com