Today’s Starbucks Alter Ego comes from Kristina who thought to herself, what do I do when Starbucks spells my name with a number? Take a picture, of course, and send it to Pat’s Papers.

Today’s Starbucks Alter Ego comes from Theresa, who says her name often baffles the baristas she encounters. Over the years, she’s received quite a few “unique ones,” but this one is her favorite.

Sometimes I’ll share a story or video because it’s funny. Sometimes I choose something because it’s informative. This one is in the “useless but damn cool” category.

There are few things in life as precious as a daughter. Except, of course, catching a foul ball. Check out this video from last weekend’s Dodgers-Marlins game. Dad’s spending some quality time with his daughter, holding her so she can catch a foul ball heading their way. Until, that is, he realizes it might be his lucky day.  So he drops his daughter and takes a shot at glory. Spoiler Alert: Dad dropped the ball too.

Today’s Starbucks Alter Ego comes from Melanie. She writes: “After this, I’ve often questioned myself whether I enunciate my name properly.” We’re betting the problem has nothing to do with Melanie.

Walking down the sidewalk, riding on the subway, napping in the park—wherever they happen to be, New Yorkers love to listen to tunes while they go about their day. But what’s everyone listening to? One clever guy named Tyler Cullen decided to ask. And then he filmed the answers he received.

Today’s Starbucks Alter Ego comes from Lesley. Keeping a positive attitude, she writes: “I guess it’s similar? At least they remembered the whipped cream.”

Today’s Starbucks Alter Ego comes from Reuben. He writes: “I’ve seen my name misspelled a lot and differently, but this variation was a first for me.” We’re guessing it won’t be the last.

For my six and nine-year-old daughters, it wasn’t really a contest on “American Idol” last night.  They wanted to vote for a girl and Lauren Alaina was their pick.  But I dialed Scotty McCreery’s number after watching the final three performances.  And here’s why I’m betting he’s the winner: