Some New Things

Last night after work I joined Tim at CoSo, where we have spent so many afternoon breaks talking this year. It seems like years ago that I told him about the help wanted status over there. It also seems like years since the Streeters owned that place. That's how long two thousand eleven was. My most well-worn coffee shop went from a completely pagan underdog in city politics to a future Korean sandwich shop with afterthoughts of espresso and a steady stream of Christian clientele.

Now Tim had a starched shirt and one of those felten black overcoats on. Accounts rep at a startup, first day.

We exchanged pleasantries with the still-new owner Jee and her friend about their very good dark-chocolate espresso cookies, while texting sandwich orders to Kaitlin. Then we agreed upon a route and drove across town for John's informal surprise birthday shindig. As it turns out, grocery stores can make good sandwiches, the game Bohnanza is truly an enjoyable pastime for gatherings of friends, and Denogginizer is a markedly hoppy, pleasing beer.