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Coffeehouse observation No. 91

Pearl Jam on headphones is a great way to drown out a blowhard in the coffeehouse.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 90

Beautiful weather out and the coffeehouse is pretty full. Usually, good weather scatters to the wind even the most loyal patrons.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 89

I believe it is official: I am a loon magnet. Yet another wingnut stranger just came up to me in the coffeehouse and attempted to engage me in a conversation that was neither short enough nor pleasant enough. This is the third time in about a week or so. … I need to develop a repellant for Stockton’s crazies!

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Coffeehouse observation No. 88

A chocolate-filled croissant and a coffee – now that’s what I call lunch!

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Coffeehouse observation No. 87

I arrived at the coffeehouse earlier than normal today and am sporting a fine caffeine buzz. But the sun is shining and calling me to go outside and play. Unfortunately, I must fight the urge. I must put out a couple of resume packages today. As much as I like the coffeehouse, I really need a real job.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 86

A woman who looks a lot like Penelope Cruz – especially around the nose and mouth and hair –  just came into the coffeehouse and is sitting directly behind me. I don’t want to stare, but she is quite beautiful. There should be more mirrors in coffeehouses, I think.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 85

Yesterday spotted a guy roll up to the coffeehouse on a bicycle, come in, use the bathroom, come back out, ask a dude outside for a cigarette, and walk on when the dude refused. It was then that I noticed that the guy had the wrong pant leg rolled up to keep it out of the bike sprocket. I wanted to follow just a little while to see if the guy took a tumble. Is that so wrong?

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Coffeehouse observation No. 84

This may be the worst day ever. I spilled my coffee in the coffeehouse!!!! … Fortunately, no burns.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 83

A woman who is more than 6-feet tall wearing 4-inch stilettos seems a bit like overkill in the coffeehouse. … Oh, and this is a different woman wearing different stilettos than earlier this week. Really!

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Coffeehouse observation No. 82

The barista at Exotic Java was wearing green today in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. I especially enjoyed the green garter. Erin Go Bragh!

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Coffeehouse observation No. 81

The coffeehouse I patronized the most – empresso – sure does hire beautiful young women.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 80

I’ve written this before, but good, sunny weather really cuts down attendance at the coffeehouse.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 79

It’s beautiful weather out, but the coffeehouse is crowded. I almost want to stand up and yell: “Run! Run! Go play outdoors!” … But, alas, the coffeehouse is in a theater and I don’t want to cause a panic.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 78

Stiletto heels in the coffeehouse? Why not. … Um, to be clear, I’m not the one wearing the stilettos. I just spotted ’em is all.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 78

Coffee is not merely a “lifestyle choice.” It is life itself. There is no choice.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 77

Rain all day outside. Coffee all day inside. Life – today – is good inside.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 76

I wonder what it is that makes nutcases come up to me and start spouting their insane notions. Is it written on my face: “Lunatic, come forward and be heard!” I think not!

A guy just came into the coffeehouse, ordered a coffee and, as he’s leaving the coffeehouse, makes a beeline right to my table and starts asking me if I had seen some internet broadcast about a half-dozen conspiracy theories.

Or, at least, I think that was what he was saying. He was not particularly coherent.

Um, I’m guessing “nutcases” and “lunatic” are not the preferred words.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 75

Some days are more normal than others at the coffeehouse. Really.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 74

I don’t get it sometimes how a person can loudly carry on a conversation in a public place. This guy at the next table at the coffeehouse was trashing his brother and the brother’s girlfriend. Come on, Dude! Take it outside at least.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 73

I’m not sure why they were playing disco music earlier in the empresso, but I’m sooo very happy they’ve changed to something else.

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