would you like to try our new pumpkin spice latte today?

my friends (ha), the next time someone asks you this question, the answer is 'yes, please.' 

like you, i cannot seem to say 'no, thanks' fast enough when asked if i want to try some seasonal concoction at the *bucks. i like my regular [venti iced white mocha with 3 pumps & 2 splenda, light whip]. i LIKE that i HAVE a regular. BUT for whatever reason i did not have the regular. i pulled up. the question was asked. oh, don't get me wrong. this decision was not made lightly. i was gonna say the usual 'no, thanks' - my tongue was up behind that ledge-like part of the top of your mouth that assists us all in making the 'n' sound. BUT . . . i stopped myself. i thought, i like pumpkins (pie, muffins, scones, ice cream). i like coffee. i really really really like whip cream, a lot. i like a lot of whip cream a lot.

so, you know what i did? i said 'sure.' that's right. and that, 'mf,' has made all the difference. 

now, i invite you to join me in the specialness that is this nice warm fall beverage. please enjoy.

 . . . and, you're welcome.