Coffee with Charley: Attention Issues

Hard to stay focussed on the crossword puzzle, even if it is Will Shortz’ NY Times version, when there is a PUMPKIN SPICE SCONE on the table!!

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Coffee with Charley: Challenges

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Being a mouse in a human world has its challenges. Charley has overcome the coffee cup challenge, but the water glass is another matter.

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What’s in Your Mailbox?

Apparently it is customary, in Red Hook (Brooklyn), to leave coffee out for the postman(woman). DSC_8448-001Apparently it is customary for the postal delivery person in Red Hook to deliver coffee as well as the usual material.

Starbucks Corporate Headquarters

The company New Yorkers ( and others ) love to hate. This building was built in the early 20th century by Sears, Roebuck & Co. I worked in this building for 17 years ( 1970-1988).

 

Even Cowgirls…….

Cowgirls Espresso, just around the corner from The Hangar Cafe. The yellow sign posted on the right side of the building warns customers not to use a camera or video equipment. My guess is that the customers are drawn to Cowgirls Espresso for the unusual and kitschy architecture, but I could be wrong.