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The Panera Era Begins

10 Nov

Panera Bread has finally opened up in the space formerly occupied by Zathmary’s.

Now, I know you’re not supposed to embrace national chain stores opening up in Coolidge Corner, but as these types of places go, I have to say I think Panera makes a great addition to the area. After all, it’s hard to get too upset about a new chain opening when it’s one like Panera and not a new McDonald’s or another coffee place.

Between this and the Citibank and Qdoba next door, they’ve given new life to that chunk of the sidewalk with their clean, modern looks, and I welcome a new food option that actually offers good food, as opposed to the unhealthy Quizno’s or the cramped unworthiness of Finagle-a-Bagel. Continue reading →

Wake Up

10 Nov

Of course, one of the worst things about Daylight Savings Time is the fact that it gets brighter earlier now than before.

And the worst consequence of that is when, on weekends, I am woken up earlier than I’d like to be.

Like today.

It was so bright out when I woke up that I figured I had slept late and had caught up on some much needed rest.

Nope. It was only 8 a.m.

I like to sleep until at least 9 a.m. on Saturdays. And I tried to fall back asleep, but no dice. I was up.

Arrgh! Damn you, DST! How long till we spring ahead?