There are baristas I do not quite recognize, because I am so used to the usual morning baristas. The noise level is a little higher, but maybe that is because people have had their coffee for the day. People are engaging in lively conversations, laughing on face time, and playing with their children. The little girl sitting on the table right beside me is giggling and squealing from her dad’s tickles, while the two little boys in front of me are making sound effects to their monster trucks. For about thirty minutes until they left I heard, “Vroooooom vrooooom!!” I did enjoy the peace and quiet my environment brought in the morning. However, I really loved the way that everyone was enjoying the day with their family. I especially enjoyed seeing one young boy reading a book out of a stack he took from the shelves. I can only hope that years from now children and young adults are still enjoying book stores, despite the technology that is out now and days. I personally will always love the joy I get from books filled with knowledge and imagination. I will be everlastingly grateful for