time to make the donuts, and just the donuts (and coffee) please

there's an interesting article in the boston globe about dunkin donuts testing new "non-breakfast items. wow. i soooo don't want a panini from a DD, but especially one that emulates a hot pocket.
egads.

starbucks is planning to putting "spiritual quotes" on their paper cups and some press people are trying to make it into a brew-ha-ha (i couldn't resist). i don't see how this is a big deal. unless starbucks starts making clear insulating sleeves, who's gonna read them? i 'm usually served my hot beverage with the sleeve already on, and almost never slip it off again to see "who sees what" any old way.

the new york times reminds us that eating and driving is not safe (eating, drinking, cooking and, oh yes, driving, too. by bonnie rothman morris, published: october 26, 2005) but we still love that in-n-out burger specially wraps their burgers for their customers who drive-thru and away, and gives them a placemat for their lap!