Katy McKenna Raymond  
Personal blog of christian writer Katy McKenna Raymond in Kansas City, Missouri

Personal blog of christian
writer & fallible mom
Katy McKenna Raymond
in Kansas City, Missouri


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If I confessed how much money my husband and I have spent in Starbuck's in the past 18 months (since my addiction kicked in), you'd be embarrassed for me. Let's just say for the same amount, I could have had a lot of things that wouldn't have been nearly as much fun. Still, our fortunes have reversed and we must be realistic: Starbuck's or Retirement? Starbuck's or College for the Kids? You know the drill. In the process of getting our financial house in order, we are getting rid of stuff that somebody else could be using, good stuff for which we can claim a tax deduction at the end of the year. Some of it is new stuff, acquired through a website where you paid for the merchandise, received it, filled out rebate forms for all of it, and got ALL your money back. Today I found a manual milk frother, which looks like a coffee press, and perfectly froths enough milk for two in about 30 seconds. I didn't even know I had it--it had been in my "gift closet" for three years. I didn't pay a cent for it, and it meets my frivilous need for froth fantastically. Starbuck's will forget our names soon, and our faces by and by. It is best this way. And it goes to show that froth--like information--really does want to be free.
Posted by Katy on 11/04/02 at 12:22 PM
Fallible Comments...
  1. When I broke my milk frother, I actually started using my coffee press (gently so not to blow out the sides) - and it works fantastic too. A splash of booze, a small quantity of chocolate syrup (once in a while) or other flavoring stirred into the foam (heated in a large mug in the microwave until the foam reaches the top of the mug) with a shot or two of coffee poured through the foam, and even a low (not absent) carb dude like me is happy.
    Posted by Richard Walker  on  12/31/69  at  12:00 PM
  2. Bridgie, Yeah, well. Ever since the hospital, I've had a hard time getting off the carbs. Those certified dieticians nearly killed me. xox
    Posted by Katy  on  12/31/69  at  12:00 PM
  3. No, no, not the coffee! It's the only "food" vice you have left!!! Without it, I'd have to admit you're now perfect!!
    Posted by Bridget  on  12/31/69  at  12:00 PM
  4. Bethany, Nip it in the bud, before it's too late.
    Posted by Katy  on  12/31/69  at  12:00 PM
  5. Cindy, Thanks for visiting! I see on your site that you and your hubby are house hunting. And there's the dilemma: "Starbuck's or House?" Be strong!!
    Posted by Katy  on  12/31/69  at  12:00 PM
  6. my family has forged quite the relationship with stan, the manager at ruby tuesday's, and it frightens me. i definitely think we should eat there less.
    Posted by bethany  on  12/31/69  at  12:00 PM
  7. Hey, little Bethany! You are wise in your youth. Until now, the only places that know me by name are my bank (where I make deposits) and various and sundry doctors and hospitals (where they make withdrawals). I'm going back to that policy, except I'd like to stop being on a first name basis with the docs. xox
    Posted by Katy  on  12/31/69  at  12:00 PM
  8. I can so relate to this post! My husband and I are going through the same thing.<br><br>ps/ great journal site! found you on blogs by women
    Posted by Cindy  on  12/31/69  at  12:00 PM
  9. i always say it's good to take a break when people at any restaurant/store know your name/face just because you spend money there so often. at least that's my policy.
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    Posted by bethany  on  12/31/69  at  12:00 PM
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