tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496585120938599514.post8527920663772049111..comments2023-05-04T03:37:04.200-07:00Comments on The Rouge Wave: Stimulate the Economy: Get out of the HouseJulie Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14690487940378619749noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496585120938599514.post-42848160268578660232009-02-21T13:37:00.000-08:002009-02-21T13:37:00.000-08:00I hear ya, Julie. I work at home and know that sne...I hear ya, Julie. I work at home and know that sneaky lack of distinction between work and personal life.<BR/><BR/>The coffeehouse I escape to for my "stimulate the economy" writing days is called Peaberry's Cafe. I always try to nab the booth right in the back corner. That way I can isolate myself but still people watch.<BR/><BR/>Some days I have to listen to MP3 ocean waves turned up loud (lyrics distract me too much). When the card-playing and spa massage ladies fill the back room with their weekly meetings, the belly laughter and gossip can really mess with my concentration. On the one hand, great material for dialogue... on the other, I could sit there all day being mightily entertained but never get much writing done.<BR/><BR/>Great post. I felt I was right there with you.Milli Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14305310142859916769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496585120938599514.post-66194248417849595122009-02-21T10:43:00.000-08:002009-02-21T10:43:00.000-08:00Hey "Chicago John," you really from Chicago? I gr...Hey "Chicago John," you really from Chicago? I grew up in Glendale Hights a suburb of Chicago about 20 miles south, just before the endless cornfields. If you're really from Chicago, have you ever been ontop of the Sears Tower building and spit on the unsuspect below? (just kidding) Though the Sears Tower is like Illinois' Mt. Rainer, the most visible landmark on the horrizon. <BR/>Some of my fondest memories of Illinois was when my grandfather used to take me, my brother and my two cousins out to Lake Michigan to watch the 4th of July fireworks display. Portillo's beef is not to be missed either. <BR/><BR/>- E.C. Henry from Bonney Lake, WAE.C. Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748007729066148300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496585120938599514.post-3701600572934048272009-02-20T20:01:00.000-08:002009-02-20T20:01:00.000-08:00Ditto! An extra benefit is that slow roasted fog ...Ditto! An extra benefit is that slow roasted fog of aroma you bring back home, like Linus' blanket, to re-gift to your domicile compadres, both 4-legged and 2-legged.<BR/><BR/>If you're a David Mamet fan, look for his book of essays, "Writing in Restaurants"...some classic rants, and a few healthy, writerly kicks in the shin, too.Chicago Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05181064955118687463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496585120938599514.post-67543584416536576822009-02-20T18:45:00.000-08:002009-02-20T18:45:00.000-08:00I like to redline hard copys of script drafts at c...I like to redline hard copys of script drafts at coffee shops. Not big on typing or early story creating in public places. <BR/><BR/>I guess you're a very evolved cat, Julie. I guess you can do just about anything. How 'bout jugling lit candles?<BR/><BR/>- E.C. Henry from Bonney Lake, WAE.C. Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748007729066148300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496585120938599514.post-91023199886140915832009-02-20T13:15:00.000-08:002009-02-20T13:15:00.000-08:00I'm with you Julie. There's just something about ...I'm with you Julie. There's just something about writing at a coffee shop, especially one where there are other people working and writing. At my hangout there's a guy who writes music longhand on a pad, which fascinates me. I like the feeling of being insulated from everyday life for a while.<BR/>Good luck finding the perfect place to write. It's the perfect storm of convenience, parking, good coffee, ambiance, and whether they have enough outlets for your laptop (cute baristas are a bonus).Trina0623https://www.blogger.com/profile/05595720400137644628noreply@blogger.com