"clash of the titans."

i study at both barnes and noble and borders. i used to study a lot at borders...then "converted" to barnes and noble once it opened. i studied once again at borders this afternoon and was inspired to come up with this list...enjoy!

barnes and noble:
a classier vibe...i feel intellectually
inspired every time i'm there.
st. paul is (kinda...not really) across the street.
better magazine selection.
better book selection.
more people = a socially warmer environment.
better selection of moleskine notebooks.
xxi forever (okay, heritage1981 for men) is a walk away.
cleaner bathrooms.
feels safer.
more options for food.
opens earlier, closes later.
study at the right time and you can enjoy
the happy hour at yard house and ra as well.
cheesecakes from the cheesecake factory.
quotable (the brand) cards and accessories.
borders:
has a seattle's best...their green tea lattes are on point.
nordstrom rack is a walk away.
it's closer to target...a definite plus.
easier to navigate.
less people = more peace.
better parking.
i get discount coupons every week.
customer service is more accessible.
usually cheaper book prices.
doesn't have pesky high school kids
clamoring about and being so...high schoolish.
higher chance of finding study space.
better presentation of bestsellers and new books.
has been dependable source of gifts during
the holidays and other special occasions.

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these three soldiers ran the boston marathon.

let me go into detail...

they did it in full uniform, gear, pack, and boots.
they finished in 3 hours, 31 minutes, and 41 seconds.

shoot, i can only finish 6 miles in about an hour so i can
definitely understand what an amazing feat this was.
just wanted to share this example
of human endurance and perseverance.


good night world - jl