We come to the Roasterie, Kansas City's independently owned coffee shop in an area called Brookside. Brookside gives the feel of downtown American circa 1910. It was when much of the Brookside area was developed, and it has kept it's independence. There are no chain stores or restaurants on the main strip in Brookside. Each shop is owned by a family that lives within 4 blocks of the Brookside shops. The homes were built during the turn of the century, and the area continued to be developed through the mid 1920's.
This is our favorite office to brainstorm on creative advertising for television, radio, print, blogs, and the web. A cup of coffee or glass water sets next to our computer. It reminds me of working on a newspaper as a cub reporter--friends around the table laughing and creating to the noise of the newsroom. It is comforting and free, as we were in our youth. There are no accountant Gestapo's watching us to make sure we sit down at 8:00 am sharp, and no arrogant boss lording over us as if he owned our life.
Here we are free. Here we prepare our battle plan for the day--Jimmy the kid and the Professor.
We create and enjoy each moment. When we look from our work we watch the beautiful human scenery. Men and women laughing together. College couples holding hands. Loved ones pushing baby carriages. Businessmen and women sharing coffee as they meet on the day's work. Offices are obsolete.
-David
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