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    Heather Flowers

    Heather Flowers

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    Starbucks, Barnes & Noble.

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    • That warm beacon on the horizon

      Starbucks

      30 November 2006

      On a cold day, when snow is approaching, Starbucks is the place. It’s right next to my highschool so it’s easy to get to at any time of day. For me, Starbucks is that warm beacon on the horizon when you’re suffering through a hard day. The slightest sight of it or even just the name, sends warmth through me. It’s always seasonal. This time of year it’s decked out in holiday apparel and beauty. Christmas is my favorite time of year. Starbucks is where you will find me on a cold winter day, sipping on a Venti Mocha Latte with extra whip and two packets of raw sugar. I’ve gone in often enough since it opened that the shift manager already knows what I get and always greets me with a smile. All of the partners make friendly conversation and greet you warmly when you walk through those doors into the toasty comfort of that little coffee shop. It’s like a second home. It’s got such a warm atmosphere. It’s the place where everyone sets aside their differences to indulge in friendly conversation and drink a nice cup o’ Joe.

    • It is an emotional warmth

      Barnes & Noble

      30 November 2006

      The very essence of the French Oak doors to the inside and the smell of leather, paper and new books warms my heart. The old English interior and the little Starbuck’s cafe just seem to silence it from the rest of the world. The soft armchairs tucked away in various corners and alcoves make quite the company. I can curl my feet beneath me and crack the pages of a fresh book, abandoning my body and releasing my spirit into the world that rises up from the black words. Barnes & Noble gives off an old English atmosphere. The shelves are thick, dark varnished wood. No shelves are ever left bare. No tables. The interior, the furnishings, the people and the complexity of the place is what radiates warmth. It is not a physical warmth, it is an emotional warmth.