Barista da capo

10.13.2004

By now, the secret's out. I'm working at The Rocket Star Café — although no more than 1-2 shifts per week, and only mornings. I really enjoy working at coffee shops, and dearly missed it. Plus, the employee discount & free coffee while I work is pretty awesome — and I am helping two of my close friends. I get to listen to my music & write rough outlines in my head between customers. It's the best.

Still getting used to the ins/outs of working behind the counter at a new place. But all the barista knowledge is still, for the most part, intact. And being able to froth milk at sea level again is just, well, it's just magical.

I made enough tips on a slow Wednesday morning to pay for this week's comics, and leave another $10. Not bad. If anything, the gig'll underwrite my comics/coffee/music budget.

It's turned a gloomy autumn afternoon & I wish I'd brought my camera w/ me. The leaves are turning rapidly; one elm tree outside my office is already naked. Summer hung on so long, we're gonna skip right into winter. So. I sit. Waiting for a student who's supposed to make up a quiz, second-guessing my Fall text book decisions, until 5pm when I can go home to dinner.

Tonight, WIDR's hosting a presidential debate party at Burdick's Bar & Grill, downtown. I think I'll head down for a bite, a beer, and watch politics like I'm living in the 1800s.

Posted by Miguel at 04:07 PM

Comments

MIguel dear,

what have you decided about 105 books? Nenad

Posted by: Nenad at October 13, 2004 09:23 PM

I'm pretty sure I'll use Critical Thinking & Everyday Argumetn by Jay Verlinden. I left my sample copy in the office, if you want to look it over.

Posted by: Miguel [TypeKey Profile Page] at October 13, 2004 11:44 PM

why the 1800's? Burdicks has been redone lately and is very modern looking it. I felt old last time I was there and the fated words slipped out of my mouth... "I remember when this place used to look like..." then I realized... I am getting old.

Posted by: sam at October 14, 2004 11:26 AM

Oh, my comment wasn't directed at Burdick's decor. Rather, that in the 1800s, politics was more "public" than it is today (although maybe that's changing?). Used to be that candidates campaigned together, they'd do mini-debates in the open, and the public would usually be drinking, cheering & booing. A pretty wild scene.

Posted by: Miguel [TypeKey Profile Page] at October 14, 2004 11:49 AM