The coldest part of winter is now in full swing and has landed with a blustery north wind and huge amount of much needed precipitation. While it is easy to get out of the cold , it's not always easy to stay out of the cold. After all , those snow days are long left behind and , with today's techno wizardry also comes the expectation that you bring in that deadline regardless of weather. Thanks !
When we do venture out , it's nice to seek some refuge by ducking into our favorite cafe or bookstore for a steaming cup . If you've gotten into the habit of scheduling errands around the location of that hot spot of modern couthe , you know that you are not the only one freezing your toes off. Packed to the rafters with more mohair and ski parkas than an art gallery opening , these places have come to replace the cafes and diners that were so central to the America of yesteryear.
Gone ,too , are the personal touches that made those great icons the place to eat and drink while you revel with your crew. Now , as with most places , you wait in line and when you pay at one station , you sit and wait to be rescued and herded to another trough...I mean counter. The class has gone out and been replaced with urban sheik...which means no smiles and no flare to the food and drink. You take what you get ... no complaints , because that would be uncool. $3.99 for a cup of this!? But , you've already left and moved on to the next line. Traffic. Oh , well. Maybe that Deli has a good lunch special today...I mean just look at all the people lined up inside . It's gotta be good ...right? Not likely.
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