The Late Fowl Analysis

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The Late Fowl. What a name. Such a name evokes images of worn establishment, either in the middle or at the corner of a block of other equally worn local businesses. It would distinguished from the others by a tired irish green crest of a sign, it’s name in an old, tired yellow imitation of gold lettering. There would be glazed windows and a few neon signs, most an advertisement for beer brands besides the one that said “OPE.” The “N” hasn’t lit up for some time, and will most likely remain in this state for just as long. Beyond the glass would lie a great deal of dimly lit wood. Wooden stools, wooden booths, a wooden floor, and, most importantly, a wooden bar, as that was what The Late Fowl is. A bar. A cheap, familiar dive bar. It’d be either …show more content…
The nature of the business is easy, safe. Sure, it’s not a hip and new marijuana dispensary, a vet/art gallery, or a Teleporter depot inspired by Star Trek. It doesn’t need to be. While some would find this work uninspired and dull, that’s what draws me to it. My wants in life have nothing to do with my work. If anything, they have have to do with everything but. I want a job that can be blur I walk through half, if not three quarters, asleep so I can comfortably focus on what really matters to me. I’d gain no satisfaction directly from The Late Fowl beyond its funny name. But it’s a good bet I’d get the profits it would produce. With those profits, I’d finally be in a position to help myself so that I can help others. If you recall, that was my stated goal for taking this course when we did those little flash cards the first day. In reality, I’m studying Information Technology to achieve the same results. But given how this assignment required I start my own business and I’m obviously doing this in a rush at the last minute, we’re both stuck with The Late Fowl. There’s something to be said about how the “Late” part corresponds to my own procrastination, but I’ll avoid saying it since I can’t find a way to fit “Fowl” into the

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