Those Nazi clown costumes cracked me up. Who ever heard of black clown attire ...... maybe Hitler? No wonder he was an evil bastard. Clowns are creepy enough in bright colors, thankyouverymuch.

I don't think the laptop in the cafe is cliched but I know what you mean. I suspect the coffee shop may be the natural habitat of the laptop and their partners, the computer geeks.

I know exactly what you mean by being a loner but not lonely. I'm a part-time loner. I must have 'me time'. I've blogged about it. This can be a sensitive topic when you're in a relationship.

Being alone in public is something I don't mind. I enjoy people but sometimes I keep them at a distance .... if that makes sense.