Diary of a Network Geek

I usually just take my coffee strong and black.
Generally, I’m baffled by the fancy coffee shops and their selections of various sizes, flavors, additives and Italian nomenclature. I’m more of a diner kind of guy, not a “café” type of person. But, I do like a good cappuccino and, I have to admit, Starbucks specialty iced drinks are very good. I especially like their Frappacinos and DoubleShots. That being said, however, I’ve always been terrified of going into an actual Starbucks store and ordering a coffee. So many options, so many decisions, and so many ways to make a mistake and look like an uncultured goon. Thankfully, there’s help for the fancy coffee impaired: Starbucks Drinks Simplified.
This Jim-dandy site has all the answers to your embarassing Starbucks questions. At least, it had all the answers to MY embarassing Starbucks questions! Now, if I can just get over my social anxiety, I might just get myself out to a Starbucks for coffee. I wonder if I could bring Hilda? (My dog, not a new girlfriend.) Maybe if they had an open-air café…
Well, while I dream of meeting the future Mrs. Network Geek with Hilda, I’m off to get some regular, black coffee.

You, on the other hand, should click on the Fun Friday link and find out more about how to order a Venti Caramel Macchiato Half-Caf with a Ristretto, Upside Down. Yes, you can actually order that. I think.

Advice from your Uncle Jim:
"Our devotion to truth may bring us into conflict with those around us. What we need to remember is that we are not responsible for convincing anyone else of what we believe to be true."