Life is Full of Disappointments, Kid

Waiting for lattes: what social distancing?

Exactly one week ago the Foster City Starbucks was packed with youngsters on their computers, tablets, and phones.

A freshman Ivy leaguer said that his college sent everyone home. He preferred to take his online classes in a social setting like Starbucks, but that option only lasted through the weekend.

He said his father is not happy about his being home.

I’d be upset, too, if I'd spent $thousands on room and board and hadn't heard a word about refunds. They'll make good eventually, but refunds can't be high on the list of priorities.