STARS AND SNIPES FOREVER ... AT 7TH AND MONTANA!

Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light? Evidently not, if you're the Yankee Doodle Dandy pictured above who showed up to Our Favorite Starbucks this weekend wearing an American Flag in place of his Bermuda Shorts. "Good God," I said, "That guy's pants should be hung out to dry, preferably on the mizzen-mast of the U.S.S. Constitution." I didn't know whether to put my hand over my heart and recite the Pledge of Allegiance or put it over my stomach and reach for the Maalox. Speaking of which, a number of people have asked me to spread the word that tomorrow is Free Pastry Day at Starbucks. All you need to do to get a Free Pastry is visit the Starbucks Website, print out the Free Pastry Coupon and bring it with you to any participating Starbucks tomorrow between the hours of 5:00 and 10:30 a.m. During these hours, anyone who orders a "hand-crafted," brewed or iced beverage can get a free pastry. Apple Fritters not included ...!