August 14, 2004
David VS Goliath and the spirit of August 15th
Guest Blog #29 - Anand C
I love the underdog. Among the few Biblical stories I know, one of my favorites is David VS Goliath... it never ceases to inspire.
As if reminding me of a religion I know nothing about, two little independent shops in the Northern California area keep emphasizing on the concept of the little guy - the underdog. Sheer inspiration in just their audacity in taking on the 600 pound gorillas of their industries... drumroll please...
Megabooks in University Avenue - located right next to a more than 50,000 ft. Borders bookstore and still surviving. Very aptly named, and rumor has it that one of the owners is called David.
Red Rock Cafe - located two blocks from a Starbucks and catering to those who still care about the spirit of an independence of the shop as much as they care about the aroma of their coffee.
In their own little way, these two little icons are thematic of this blog, and fitting reminders of the spirit of August 15, no?
Comments (6)
anand - Is You've Got Mail a favorite movie of yours by ancy chance?
Posted by: Tilo | August 14, 2004 10:40 AM
Wow, I loved your comarison.
And tilo, couldn't get the connection fo your ques :-)
Posted by: Lazy Geek | August 15, 2004 9:07 AM
Nope - no bif cinnection Just that meg Ryan was running that little independent bookkstore .
Posted by: Tilo | August 15, 2004 8:18 PM
Tilo - nice catch. I like the movie... especially the innumerable references to the Godfather :)
Thanks Guru!!
Posted by: Anand C | August 16, 2004 12:57 PM
http://tilotamma.blogspot.com -
anand it is your turn to visit me here :-)
Posted by: Tilo | August 17, 2004 7:40 AM
Sure, Tilo. You've got a good thing going.
Posted by: Anand C | August 18, 2004 1:40 AM