Evening boost

Decision time. You've dropped your son off at half-hour guitar lesson in Big City Neighbourhood. It being a BigCityNeighbourhood.com - choices abound - especially since the Depression has not yet fully gutted the urban streetscape. To the right of you is "Maverick's" - a bar. To the left of you is a "Coffee House", otherwise known as "Starbucks". How do you choose?

I feel the pull of a pint. I really want it. But I am a disciplined drinker. I examine my energy level and determine that I need a little boost. I choose "Starbucks" - a global business entity that redefined not just coffee but urban streetscapes as well.

The double espresso is good enough. Strong enough. It's not the Italian coffee that I like. But it is conveniently located and more drinkable than - ugh - "Coffee Time" across the road.

I wonder if Starbucks will be here for me next year? I wonder if my son will still be feeling the pull of his guitar next year?

I hope so.

It's beautiful to have choices in life.

It's beautiful to live in BigCityNeighbourhoods.com.