My favorite Borders is closing sometime this year. It's one of my favorite places to walk to when I want to get out of the office or need a little creative fresh air. It's great for a quick sketch or two. The Seattle's Best Cafe is on the second floor and is my crow's nest from which to watch the Michigan Avenue people traffic. Inside, everyone is busy reading or computing and never realize that they are my models of the moment. I'll miss it. Fred at "Fred's Scratchings" has recently changed his longtime drawing hangout with great success. I hope to follow his example!
Oh, that IS a shame! I love this sketch! You described this with such affection; I hope you find another equally satisfying "haunt!"
ReplyDeleteVery cool drawing! Good luck in finding a new drawing place!
ReplyDeleteOoh - sorry to hear avbout the borders closing - but I'm sure you'll find a new hangout soon.
ReplyDeleteA Borders closing? It seems like only yesterday (not quite) that all the marvelous independent booksellers were folding as new Borders sprouted in every town, then every part of town. I guess it's Amazon but definitely the end of an era. Who knows, if this is a sign of things to come, maybe small, independents will rise again. Hopefully, with little cafes. Lovely sketch. Hope you find a new hangout for good drawing!
ReplyDeleteI have to see the Borders brand and locations failing... but either their particular management or the bricks/mortar bookstores don't seem to satisfy. We have a lovely new independent bookstore in town. DH says it doesn't have enough nooks and crannies. I think it has a quirkier selection and plenty of seating. I hope they make it.
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