Just a quick post today — we have been so busy actually legislating (I have SEVEN bills up today) that we haven’t had time to blog. The site was getting a little stale.
One of the best innovations in our legislative life is the Coffee Co-op. Bob and I started it when there was just one Starbuck’s in Richmond (a Carytown branch that was nearly a 20-minute drive each way). We noticed that we kept showing up in the latte line at the same time.
Finally, it dawned on us: we could share the work. Thus was the Coffee Co-op born. Today, we are four members (four being the magic number that fits into a carrying tray). Bob and I (both venti skim lattes), Jenn McClellan (tall skim light whip pumpkin spice latte–whew!), and Jay O’Brien (venti carmel macchiato). Jay makes us bipartisan and bicameral.
We have also branched out a bit. Bob sometimes goes to Captain Buzzy’s, and Jenn says she’s going to introduce us to World Cup. Still, on days when very little is going your way, it’s great to have a cup of hot coffee delivered to your office.
Who says legislators can’t work together to solve important problems?
I wholeheartedly endorse World Cup as the nation’s finest coffeehouse. While at VCU, I lived off of their coffee. I still stop in when I can. I recommend the Thai Latte.
I second the World Cup possibility. I start every morning there, nowadays.
I think venti skim latte was Katherine Harris’ drink but she got “pink” sugar -I think this is an indication that I followed her campaign alittle too closely!!
Jean — Oh, dear. What grim news on the KH/latte front. Sadly, we are apparently addicted and probably unable to change.
Also, you gotta get out more.
I typed “thai”, but I meant “chai” latte.
I’m still intrigued by the notion a Thai latte.
“I’d like the Thai latte, short, double-shot, half-caf, green curry with the wide noodles.”
Actually, Katy Harris ordered a double skim venti latte, extra hot, no foam, no fat, with pink sugar.
I’m embarrassed to admit I know that. Yay, Wonkette!