The last few days have held many challenges. Basic necessities like food and water have been in short supply. Not so basic necessities like electricity, air conditioning (thank God for the cool front that came down right after the storm), phone, and TV have been gone. But the one thing that has really bothered me is the loss of the Internet (Starbucks and other places were closed). This has caused me to feel more disconnected than ever before. And though it was probably good to unplug for a few days, it is also how I earn a living for the most part. The information junkie in me is also suffering greatly.
So when the Internet came back up at the house, I was thrilled. The junkie in me would be satiated. I started tapping a vein, and then I connected. I started working and surfing. I looked at what was going on with the world, with the tropics (nothing so far), and security. I got some work done. I reconnected.
Well, this morning, it all hit again like a brick. Yes, the Internet was dead. I was without my fix. But hey, I remembered that Starbucks had opened up. W00T! I headed out for my fix.
When I arrived, I ordered a beverage, and sat down to connect. I expected the typical T-Mobile screen with the AT&T Internet link (I have AT&T broadband at the house, so Internet is free for me at Starbucks). It surprised me when I connected straight to the Internet without any portal screen. What was going on? When I expressed surprise to the guy sitting next to me, he stated that they had opened up their Internet to everyone for free. That was a pleasant surprise, even though it would have been free for me. It really made me feel grateful, and it showed that people care. So kudos to Starbucks on 2920 and Kuykendal in Spring, TX. I appreciate you, and I will bring you my business from now on.
Vet
