My friend finally got me to the Thirteen Pennies Restaurant, which is run by the Black Mountain Home for Children, providing training as well as jobs for the older residents. My friend had talked about a sandwich which she had always enjoyed, but it's been discontinued. So we had a mixture of raw vegetables on different kinds of bread...and they were good.
But by the time we finished eating, the deluge arrived. Fortunately the Mountain Home Thrift Store was adjacent, where we enjoyed walking around and finding many treasures.
That little white bassinette is just like the one I had as a baby...must look for the photo of me sitting up in it smiling...or perhaps I was just lying down. I also remember my little sister being in it when she was born 3-1/2 years after me. Boy did I have one of those moments of recognition when I saw it in the thrift store.
Today's quote: Let us keep ourselves open to the power that carries our life in every moment...that we may be filled with silent gratefulness.
PAUL TILLICH
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ReplyDeleteThe restaurant looks nice. I love the murals on the walls. Do they make homemade bread, sounds yummy.
The Thrift store would be fun to explore. Take care, enjoy your day!
I don't know that they bake anything, and the Hummingbird sandwich that Helen used to love was discontinued because they had trouble keeping avocados ripe to use.
Delete...the two mural are a bright spot!
ReplyDeleteSome talented person painted them, and I must go back and see who it was!
DeleteI think SUe put some bridal veil around our kids bassinette.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I've seen that done! I never realized they were on wheels...but it stands to reason. I can't locate any baby pictures...I must have decided they were really a bit much to keep!
DeletePaul Tillich was a favorite of my dad. He often cited him in sermons. Thanks for that memory. As for the bassinet, there was one that made the rounds among my sisters for our children to use. No need for everyone to buy one since we weren't having babies at same time. I think my oldest sister stored it.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like most families sharing baby furniture. Somehow I lived a long way away from my relatives, so didn't inherit the older cousins things.
DeleteThe restaurant looks like a lovely place to dine with a friend. Love the murals and the thrift store looks very nice too.
ReplyDeleteI was pleased by the murals as well as the nice furniture in the thrift store.
DeleteI like the two murals, they look nice on the wall.
ReplyDeleteI agree 100%
DeleteLooks like a good place to support with your custom.
ReplyDeleteI will definitely go back...good sourdough bread even if not made on the premises.
DeleteI had a similar bassinet for my two girls; it was the one I was in as a baby. I eventually turned it into a planter. :)
ReplyDeleteOh that's great...those little things that kids outgrow within their first year are seldom damaged.
DeleteWe have a restaurant, about an hour away, that works just like this one. Provides training and a work situation, which is much needed.
ReplyDeleteIt's sure a good idea.
DeleteThe restaurant looks inviting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice endeavor that restaurant is! And I too had a shock of recognition on seeing that bassinet
ReplyDeleteThrift shops can be very interesting. While "regular" stores all carry the same boring items, thrift stores have more variety, items from different time periods.
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