Jackson Heights Life

Same goes for Lety Bakery, although I'm definitely out of place in that 60+ crowd.
(http://www.amazon.com/Great-Good-Place-Bookstores-Community/dp/1569246815)

60+ isn't a dirty word...we need a new emoticon for comments such as this---a shaking middle finger!  

Trying to broaden my coffee horizon.  Here's a question for the folks at E77.  What's the closest I can get to a cortado?  Would that be a macchiato?  I need to learn coffee language!   

Thanks for the quick reply Jules.  I've been on a cortadito kick lately, and would love to be able to enjoy one at E77.  I'm game for practically any form of coffee, tea or chocolate, so I may give that chocolate kiss a try.  Hey, if it has chocolate, I know I'll like it.

You haven't been by in a while, that's been up for a month or more I think!
We're very happy about it to. They also now take credit cards, for purchases over $10. Double excitement.

Espresso 77 is located at 35-57 77th Street.

There's a post about the art exhibit opening party here:
http://www.jacksonheightslife.com/community/index.php?topic=3345.0

frankly, i've come close to posting something very similar in recent times.

there are some parents who find it adorable to have their children run wild, throwing things around, throwing tantrums and such.

it's not.

if these parents want to allow their children to act out this way at ages two, three and four, swell. but those children wil be in for a slap in the face (figurative, i would never ever ever dream of touching a child other than with love) in a year or two.

remember, folks. the real world exists.

Can someone tell me when this place became a daycare? I'm used to the nice little kids who sit in their seats and read books and are well behaved, but I was in their twice last weekend and there were kids climbing on the furniture and making a gernal rukus, with their parents talking to their friends and not paying any attention. That place is not big enough to be a jungle gym. Maybe with their laptop policy they need to post a children policy...

Hi,

I don't frequent many places in the 'hood with my children where they have to sit and stay still for more than 15 minutes, it's too exhausting for me.  But I will say that when I do, I find myself constantly disciplining them and trying to teach them that when we are in an establishment, it's not the playground.  

It is really challenging and takes all the energy out of me.  And with four kids, you can just imagine. But that's what I spend my life doing these days, in addition to a million other things.

As I strive to be the best parent, I am not perfect.  But I must say that I have as well noticed the children in our 'hood running wild.  My kids don't stay still, but they are going to have to learn how to behave as we visit different establishments.

I do have to say the following:

While I was in front of the cafe a few days ago, there were a few chairs outside the storefront.  I did see children lifting the chairs and throwing them around.  And they were truly having a blast while the parent was having a conversation.  I don't think anyone was aware of anything that was being done that was inappropriate.

We all try our best to parent, and what I find uncomfortable is that when another child is kicking, screaming and simply being a brat, it's really hard to say something to the parent. And so I'm learning to mind my own business and do the best I can with my children.  And that's all I can do.

When I had my first child, he was the boss.  I used psychology, and he wiped me out.  I was afraid to discipline my child.  It was too hard.  It was easier to let him do whatever he wanted.  

I then had the second and things changed dramatically.  I learned that I could tell my child to sit and stay still or he would face the consequences.    

And then when the third child came around, there was no discussion, no negotiating and really no time to spend on saying a word.  It was all about the stare.  I'm sure many remember the stare.

With the fourth, I use the stare and my commands.

So to all the parents out there that have a child that is climbing the walls while you are sitting at a cafe, can you try just a little.  'Cause while I'm going nuts trying to make sure my kids are behaving, you are relaxing, while your kids are running around and doing whatever they want to do.  

And to all that have read the above, I'm just sharing.
Also, this was written after an espresso.   :smiley6600:

To Be Continued . . .