Waiting and lunching

 

I patiently waited in my little car as this strange railroad vehicle closed the crossing for quite a while. And before my road's light changed to green, another one of these came across the crossing. 

I'd just had lunch with my friend at "Fresh" one of our favorite restaurants. It is known for wood fired pizza, but we usually each get one of their yummy salads.

The view sitting on that veranda isn't all that great of the parking lot, but at least we are sitting outside!

From the menu...

We commented that Black Mountain has at least two small breweries now...this one across the street being one of the latest.

I inadvertently captured the mailman, who pushes a cart along for deliveries...

Inside the restaurant are some outstanding pieces of pottery on display, made by the owner.

In case you think I'm eating lunch out every other day, I guess I may do it 3 times a week now. It's almost the only contact I have with some friends...and we always eat outside. A few female friends are married, so we do things together like day trips, which their husbands might not want to do. A few friends work jobs, so my visits with them are scheduled on their days off. Fortunately I've got a lot of retired and creative friends who make their own schedules!

Today's quote:

If we stop long enough to gaze at what is laid out before us, to let the mystery of beauty and the wonder of the seasons sit deeply in our soul, our hearts cannot help but burst forth in thanksgiving and gratitude to life itself.

DEBORAH ADELE