Grounds For Thought - Teens like ambience

Some Bowling Green seniors like coffee; some don't. But most of them like to relax and chat with friends and Bowling Green's coffeehouses allow them to do that.
"There aren't very many hangouts that are drug-free, where kids can relax, play cards or talk. At Grounds for Thought, we can," said Anna Wahrman who "goes to Grounds" mostly on weeknights or after a movie.
She explained that after an early movie, "there isn't any place to go, and it's early to go home."
She and many of here friends prefer the atmosphere at Grounds for Thought as being bright, cozy and friendly. The other places aren't as comfortable, they say, but "maybe it's just because we're used to Grounds."
She likes the display of various artist that regularly adorn the walls of the coffeehouse, and so does fellow senior Michelle Kim, who took the photo of Anna and Nathan Libby on this page.
The art work is very interesting and brightens up the place. The coffee shop is quiet, a nice place to relax and talk." Michelle goes for the atmosphere, not for the art.
"I think it is because people don't just go for food - they may be there to read or pick out a book. And you are never hurried in or out. you can just sit and have a nice conversation or talk to a friend about things that are important. I like that it has a reading place in the back; it's so cheery."
While many students go there just to chat or after a movie, Craig Ward had a different goal.
"I used to go to Grounds three or four times a week, to play cards do his homework, bring a book, play chess - and meet new people." As a senior, he has less time, so the visits have dropped to about once a week. he still goes alone as frequently as he goes with friends. It's a comfortable place and a safe place, he says.
"I an talk to people I don't know there. I like Grounds best - it was the first coffeehouse in the area. They got it right"