I am writing this now, prior to the pandemic, from my new favorite coffee shop not far from where I live and work. It’s called Couchland and is located in Wickliffe, Ohio. As the name suggests, every seat is comfortable. The large space has several couches and plush armchairs that beckon customers to sink in and stay a while. This is quite different from many of the other coffee shops I patronize, where upon entering, I scan the room like a seasoned detective to see if any of the few comfortable chairs that are present are still available. Otherwise, I must enjoy the discomfort of a hard wooden chair, a larger version of what I sat on in 3 rd grade. It’s a cat and mouse game as customers compete for premium seating in an adult version of musical chairs. And, there are rules of etiquette that at times require adjudication. For example, is it permissible to plop your backpack on a favorable available seat before standing in line to order? When I stroll into Couchlan
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