tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post4316547143183756255..comments2024-03-09T00:31:10.190-05:00Comments on Seen Through a Glass: Another Reason I Love Indie BusinessLew Brysonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-39766621705998329282011-04-20T22:53:24.789-04:002011-04-20T22:53:24.789-04:00Sorry Lew. 99% of the time I agree with you, but I...Sorry Lew. 99% of the time I agree with you, but I don't see how this can be described as a Win for Independent Bookstores. The amount of aggravation involved in having to cash in that gift card had me thanking anyone and everyone who has ever sent me gift a card from Amazon.Ken in NJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-75076587965401773112011-04-20T13:55:44.124-04:002011-04-20T13:55:44.124-04:00Very much agreed as to brewpubs being in the same ...Very much agreed as to brewpubs being in the same category! Local beer, local meat, local produce (completed my directory entry for our new CSA (old one was good, this one is much closer)), local candy, local art...doing what we can!<br /><br />Oblong's actually even cooler than that: they have an excellent selection of music, and a fantastic kids' section (plenty of fun toys, too).Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-37697165316454530802011-04-20T13:51:41.976-04:002011-04-20T13:51:41.976-04:00If there's one thing in my world that holds bi...If there's one thing in my world that holds bigger interest than trying good beer, it's books -- I love 'em.<br /><br /> Can't walk into a book store without getting my wallet in trouble.<br /><br />I'll take some time and check out Oblong, they sound pretty cool all around.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585545034172431563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-75748816042667821892011-04-20T13:20:29.212-04:002011-04-20T13:20:29.212-04:00I include craft brewers in this category, particul...I include craft brewers in this category, particularly our local brewpubs. My entire blog is dedicated to exploring indie business in the form of craft beer and indie rock. Nice story and an excellent piece of evidence as to the importance of small, independent bookstores.Zachttp://pavementandbeerforpeace.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com