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This morning I've listened to an audio goodie that was a personal, honest and insightful account of acting on that dream which many of us have; opening a cute neighbourhood coffee shop.
The audio piece is based on the reading of a story, entitled 'Bitter Brew' by Michael Idov, who ran a short lived cafe in Manhattan. Yes, indeed, this story may dampen your romantic notions of swapping your tedious nine to five for brewing aromatic cups of delight, but perhaps it balances out those notions with the realities of this pipe dream.
Having listened to many audio readings this particular one, from online magazine Slate, is read beautifully almost as though it's not a reading at all but a story being told off the cuff. Also, the audio quality is excellent and the format is appropriately simple.
Go on have a listen... this will not elevate your Monday morning blues, but rather entertain you with a well told personal yet slightly melancholic story.
Link to Podcast:
Slate Magazine: Bitter Brew
Related Links:
Slate Magazine
Michael Idov
Ground Up by Michael Idov
Coffee Shops on Flickr
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