An Afternoon at the Coffee House

I always loved spending time at the coffee house. There’s no better pleasure than exchanging intellectual (and sometimes nonsensical) talks over a cup of coffee. Imagine a five hour talkathon that covers topics as wide as honeymooning in the British Virgin Islands to the American Civil War. Mix this up with a debate over why the U.S economy will recover from its current downturn. Follow this up with a discussion on Texas’ judicial system where death penalty cases are expedited. Chat up about a similar case fought by Alan Shore in the popular T.V show, Boston Legal. And yes, appreciate James Spader’s and William Shatner’s portrayal of Alan Shore and Denny Crane. Then proceed with an explanation of how the suburban train systems in Mumbai were your lifeline during junior college years. Next, proceed to berate the “classes” in Mumbai that act as pseudo schools. And then talk about palm reading and horoscopes - why I don’t believe in them, and yet I feel good after finding out that my future is going to be great! No coffee conversation can be complete without exchange of “family and friend gossip”. Who is doing what (or who!). Finally discuss your weekend plans over a blueberry muffin and a plain croissant.

The oversized cushiony chairs next to an electric fireplace provided the perfect setting for the afternoon. Add “iced mocha” and “cookies and cream smoothie” to this eclectic mix of subjects. And what you get is a very satisfying end to lazy yet unforgettable afternoon.

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