Why? There's no one there, for one. I'm the only "employee" of my church. And being a pastor, I'm kind of in the people business, so it doesn't make much sense to be in an environment where I can't meet and talk with people. Besides, you never know what you're going to get at my office since the heat & air conditioning are pretty tempermental. Plus our wireless router is going bad, so my internet connection is off and on (and I'm too lazy to replace it). So I basically pop in there every once in a while to grab a book I need or print something off. Other than that, it's only coming in for various meetings and such.
So where do I work? I have many offices in Springfield, depending on where I want to be and what I want to drink or eat or where I may have meetings set up with people. Here's typically where I hang:
Downtown: my favorite place is Cafe Moxo...free internet, bottomless coffee, and unbelievable soups. My second favorite downtown place is Andiamo's...free internet, bottomless coffee, and great pizza-for-one at lunch.
Near Westside: I'm at Brewbaker's quite a bit since it is right around the corner from my house and I usually walk or ride my bike (before my bike was stolen)...free internet and a great selection of coffee, but the food's a little pricey and portions are a tad small. I'm usually at the Monroe/Chatham Rd Starbucks once or twice a week to enjoy a French Vanilla Latte or a Chai Tea Latte.
Further Westside: Despite it getting crazy crowded, I'll end up at Panera a couple times a week simply because of 3 things: free internet, bottomless coffee and pop, and padded chairs...padding is very important. Sometimes I'll go into Barnes & Noble, but usually not to work, but to browse the 'zines and books for purchase.
Eastside: Sometimes I'll end up at the Eastside Panera, but that's become very rare.
North end: Nothing up there, but I've heard a rumor that my cigar shop has free wi-fi (but my wife doesn't appreciate the smell).
So, there you go. I guess I have many offices around town where I meet, study, plan, and write. One last note, for late-night meetings, Dublin Pub is my winner. But no one in their right mind should eat a horseshoe after 8pm.
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But no one in their right mind should eat a horseshoe after 8pm.
What!? Says who? Maybe next time we go I'll have to order the shoe just to be a rebel.
Haha! I've turned many of those same places into my "office." Cafe Moxo and Panera (eastside) in particular. Mmmm...Cafe Moxo...not sure what I'd do without an occasional Chatty Kathy!
In unrelated news - I think I'm going to visit Delta this Sunday with Amelia. I'm looking forward to Story Sunday! GREAT idea!
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