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An Inspirational CD for Writing.

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A while ago, I mentioned my renewed obsession with making mix CDs, specifically thematic ones.  Well, here’s what I listen to when I need a writing pick-me-up.  Let me know if you want a copy and I’ll drop it in the mail.

  1. “Panic” by The Smiths
  2. “It Could Have Been a Brilliant Career” by Belle + Sebastian
  3. “Out of Gas” by Modest Mouse
  4. “No Sleep Tonite” by Slumber Party
  5. “Changes” by David Bowie
  6. “Freak Scene” by Dinosaur Jr.
  7. “Personality Crisis” by New York Dolls
  8. “That’s When I Reach For My Revolver” by Mission of Burma
  9. “The Slow Descent Into Alcoholism” by The New Pornographers
  10. “Wake Me When It’s Over” by Longwave
  11. “Lonely Lonely” by Feist
  12. “The Trick Is To Keep Breathing” by Garbage
  13. “Move On” by The Rentals
  14. “Leave Me Alone” by New Order
  15. “I See a Darkness” by Bonnie “Prince” Billy
  16. “Amateur” by Aimee Mann
  17. “Hopeless” by The Wrens

Café Round-Up: Flat Black Coffee Company.

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Who: Flat Black Coffee Company
Where: Financial District, Boston
When: Two and a half hours early on a weekday afternoon, beginning at lunchtime.
Ordered: Iced vanilla latte as sweet as pudding for $3.83
Info: Nice big windows on two walls, counters running along the length of them with saddle stools tucked underneath.  Aside from a pair of businesspeople sitting in glossy crimson chairs and having a tête-à-tête over coffee, I am the only other patron so I have my pick of seats and sockets, the latter of which there are an impressive amount.  Surprisingly loud considering how empty it is — samba-ish world music playing at practically full volume whilst employees chatter amongst themselves.  Even with my headphones plugged in and my iTunes on the highest I’ve set it yet, I can hear a steady bass rhythm and the baristas’ conversation over both my typing and The Meadowlands.  Supposedly free Internet, but my laptop doesn’t want to connect.  Most likely I am doing something wrong.
Conclusion: Not for those averse to tribal beats.

Flat Black Coffee Company
50 Broad Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
617.951.1440
flatblackcoffeecompany.com

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