Yesterday was a company holiday. The official reason was to observe Columbus Day, but I used it to unofficially recognize Thanksgiving Day in Canada.
It was a simple affair. I enjoyed a maple macchiato while listening to a hockey game (the Sharks won their third in a row). I also paused to list three Canadian comedians I like (Mike Myers, Phil Hartman, Eugene Levy) and one I like less (Howie Mandel) just to be fair.
By the way, Levy and Christ Guest are set to release a new movie this fall called For Your Consideration (official site). While it features the same cast as past Guest films (Catherine O'Hara, Michael McKean and Fred Willard, to name three), it abandons Guest's trademark mockumentary style in favor of a more conventional storytelling approach. Thankfully, there still appears to be plenty of improvisation, which is the heart of his comedies.
For a good laugh and as a prelude to the premiere, I should add This is Spinal Tap, Best in Show and A Mighty Wind to the top of my queue for a Guest and Co. movie marathon.
And since I can't seem to find a decent link for the maple macchiato I mentioned above, I'll link to Starbucks Gossip, an entertaining blog I stumbled across during my search, instead.
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I can't think of any schools or companies that had been closed for Columbus Day here in Seattle. Hmm.
I've actually been meaning to try the maple macchiato for some time now, but I always get sidetracked and order my regular drink. How is the maple macchiato? I'm concerned that it might be too sweet.
P.S. Though this is my first comment ever, I've actually been reading your blog for awhile now.
Well, thanks for reading and commenting, Shasta.
As far as I know, only a few companies in and around San Jose observe the day.
I've now had the maple macchiato four times and none have been too sweet. The maple flavor is there, but not overpowering. I'd recommend it.
which Starbuck's did u go to get the maple macchiato?
I think it's available everywhere, but I've now ordered it in downtown SJ, across from Cinema 12 and downtown Burlingame.
thanks David. I did go into the Starbuck's on W. Santa Clara and Market, SJ and found it there. I got a tall maple macchiato for $3.15 and it was good. I'll ask for a maple latte next time.