More bikini coffee stands on horizon?

Hats off to Rick’s.

Someone once said you shouldn’t write like you’re in a counseling session, but I have a confession. I love coffee. I’m not quite human until I have my first few Americanos. Many people keep their distance from me until I’ve had my morning espresso. If a doctor ever tells me to stop drinking coffee, I’m finding another doctor.

Recently, my adult daughter was speaking of how people must be real sick to visit bikini espresso stands. I asked her why she was so uptight about it and she gave it to me with both barrels. I didn’t have the heart to tell her the first time I patronized a bikini barista stand, it was completely accidental.

Most guys would be lying if they told you they didn’t look at attractive women. Most guys would also be lying if they told you they didn’t enjoy seeing more of the woman even better. However, as with many topics, it’s political or social suicide to admit these and other truths of our society and behavior.

I just read The Herald’s headline about the strip clubs closing down and even though the reasons for this event sound justified, I couldn’t help but wonder what all those girls are going to do for work now. It’s been years since I’ve been to a topless bar, but I recall many beautiful women working at least one of these establishments.

My prediction is we’re going to see a lot more bikini barista stands open up very soon!

Ken Hopstad

Lake Stevens

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