I love the idea of co-working space, especially for someone who writes for a living (non-"academic"). As you, I love to venture out to the local coffee shop. For me the noise and the action is invigorating it helps move thoughts from head to fingers. What is difficult however is the likelihood I will encounter someone I know, especially in a small town like Huntington. Although I welcome their presence deadlines, publisher and professors do not take into account the wonderful conversation I had about the the sociology of dietary behavior - it was a good conversation about chitterlings and pig feet.    

I am blessed to have a park outside the window of our apartment. I can gaze at the creek and grassy hills and find clarity in thoughts. It is a blessing to be in the midst of a research paper and to look out and find the peace of God's creation.