So Andrew and I had some time on our hands today after dropping Emma and Noah off for chocolate class (yes, chocolate class-gotta love homeschooling). We were in Brownsburg and according to my Urban Spoon app, there were many coffee shops to choose from. We went looking for the first--out of business. Second one, same thing. Third shop-turned into a bar/restaurant. It appears that Starbucks has run the independent coffee shops out of town. Just like they did in Plainfield. Two independents closed after Starbucks came to town. I don't really think Starbucks has the best coffee but when all the other places close, I have no other choice. A few years ago, my favorite Avon coffee place, Beanzies, shut down. I was so sad. Emma and I had spent some time there, just the 2 of us. Yummy strawberry scones, hot cocoa for her, and of course a sweet latte for me. There was also a knitting group that met there that I was looking forward to joining. I don't think boycotting Starbucks will make a bit of difference. I will continue to search for locally owned businesses and offer my money to them when I can.
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