She said, "But I really want you to. Other husbands write on their wives' blogs." So here it is...as she lies sawing the proverbial logs next to me...a post by this loving husband about the coffee drink that brings joy to the heart.
We spent this past week on the Isle of Palms...which happens to be my favorite isle (an easy decision for me since I can only think of one other isle: the Emerald Isle...and I've never been there). On Friday as we waited for the arrival of Hannah, the unwanted guest on South Carolina's Coast, we ventured over the IOP connector to Mount Pleasant for a little shopping and stop at the bank. Because it was rainy and for other reasons I will not name (but primarily just because), I ran into the Starbucks Cafe at Barnes & Noble and what to my wondering eye should appear but...PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES on the SEASONAL MENU.
If I could actually put into words what level of joy this little concoction of steamed milk, espresso and pumpkin spice syrup brings to my life then I would be a poet of laureate quality (if that even makes sense). I nearly cried when I asked "Do you really have Pumpkin Spice Lattes" and the fine barista responded, "Yes." I said, "I'll have a VENTI, please."
Then as the first sip of PSL (as I affectionately refer to my drink of choice) rolled across my taste buds, I could not contain myself. I had to sing to express my deep joy (Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. James 5:13).
This is the beginning of it...my season of choice: Rachel's Birthday, College Football, PSLs, the Greek Festival, my birthday, the beginning of Christmas Music, State Fair, Pumpkin Pies and Pumpkin Carving, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It never comes quick enough, nor does it stay around long enough.
So, now...my joy will be made complete if you too, faithful reader of these Chronicles, will indulge in a Pumpkin Spice Latte from your nearest Starbucks. It is the flavor of Autumn, liquid joy, delicious on top of delicious, the finest among the fine, an ever-present help in days of drudgery...the pumpkin spice latte. Run quickly, children...it will not disappoint!
In my next piece of bloggery, because I am a minister, I will write on the theology of the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Stay tuned...and I love you wife-t.
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5 comments:
i have a starbucks gift card with PSL written all over it.
Wes...you are crazy! My favorite drink is the gingerbread latte...I'll have to wait another month or so for that! Here's to SBUX buddies!
I also have a deep appreciation for the pumpkin spice latte! I am excited to know that they are now available... I wonder if I can get it decaff? (with the babe on the way ya know?)
I wonder if my other fall seasonal favorite has arrived at Marble Slab? Pumpkin Ice Cream! Almost as good as the PSL...
Oh, you have to try the pumpkin cheesecake at Olive Garden.
Wes, I tried the latte and it was great! Thanks for the tip. BTW you and your wife have a precious baby boy. Congratulations! Jackie Moore
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