For some--not me!-the Dreaded Mal is a playground. This photos has two kinds of lines: the ones created by the trellis over the Starbucks outlet in the center of the mall, and the ones formed by people waiting for their coffee. If you enlarge it, it's kind of a slice of life. I especially like the lovey-dovey couple at the top center.
On weekends, when we have a lot of errands to run, it's a treat to stop at Barnes and Noble to have coffee and a snack. I bring mine, as there are no gluten free offerings, but that's OK. It's pleasant to just sit down for a bit and browse through some of their magazines.
Traditionally, cafes were considered to be places for conversation; now hust as often, people sit in isolation with their computers or other electronic devices.
I spent most of the day at the Dreaded Mall and other stores shopping for a prom dress with my daughter. Don't ask. 
