It’s Christmas time here in the Seattle Weekly international headquarters, which means food companies have started sending us thank-yous for things we have no idea we’ve done and fewer immediate plans to do. Today’s gift, delivered via FedEx:Three boxes, all tightly wrapped.A gallon and a half of packing peanuts.3 feet of bubble wrap, plus a second layer of plastic wrap. All for…250 milliliters of liqueur2 cookiesSome cocoa powder, nutmeg, a marshmallowOne gigantic martini glassAnd a card.Merry Christmas to you, too, Starbucks!
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