The Writing Loft moved to the Presidio Building on May 1, 2014. My ‘loft’ is ensconced below Starbucks.
Who hangs out at Starbuck’s? Me. I’m a writer. I’ve seen others of my ilk at a host of Starbucks across the country. Location. Location. Location.
On Friday, May 9, a sign appeared on the establishment’s double doors. “We will be closed for remodeling starting Sunday, May 11 until Saturday, May 17."
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All right. I can survive. I have a Verismo® pod machine. I will survive. I will remember that the place is closed. Others forgot. On Monday, I watched a trail of rejected consumers stream up and back down the steps. I hoped they would be well and survive – and seriously considered sharing my espresso with the most dejected among them.
Then, I ran out of Verismo espresso pods. Much like people who hold a phone receiver to their ear when evaluating phones at Radio Shack, knowing that the phone isn’t live but checking anyway, I thought through some miracle, a carton of pods would be at the top of the steps. Alas, I joined the sad line of humankind, shuffling away from 300 South El Camino Real with decaffeinated souls.
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It is now Friday, May 16. 7:15 am. I have been up since 4:00 am, performing a Vulcan Mind Meld on the awesome construction team that’s been working above my head all week.
May the espresso gods and morning bun goddesses spread cooling, gentle foam and sprinkle fine chocolate blessings upon you.
Please finish today. Please.
