Shopping day! I admit this was before Christmas. Cold outside and windy. But the sun was shining. And I was in good enough health to go out walking up and down Cherry Street in Black Mountain. The shops are mostly open again, and I wanted to do my holiday shopping to keep money going to support them.
The town's beautification committee must have helped with all the decorations along the street. Here the public restrooms even have swags along the railing.
The Chamber of Commerce came up with the slogan, The Town that Rocks a few years ago. Local artists paint the backs of these rockers, which are also for sale. Many weary shoppers also avail themselves of a place to rest.
I love that a local artist painted these murals outside the public restrooms on Cherry Street
Today's quote:
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Today's quote:
Everything and everybody that enters your home creates energy and leaves a footprint.
On Yesterday's Pages:
and today's news,
President Jimmy Carter has died at 100, what did he say on the Voyager 1 plaque?
Love all the sun and Simon´s cat! And.... LOL. I had three teamleaders from East Germany. They took off their shoes when entering my home (well, one asked and I said, no (we live ground floor and it´s cold). In GDR they heated with coal, snow was black so in winter you took your shoes off to leave noo footprints!
ReplyDeleteI ask when visiting if I should take my shoes off. Lots of friends prefer that I do, and when you see a pair of shoes by the door, it's a good hint. Glad to share Simon's cat who is so silly!
DeleteBeautiful photos, It is nice to support the local businesses.
ReplyDeleteTake care and enjoy these last days of 2024.
I wish you all the best in 2025, Happy New Year!
I keep buying on Cherry St. when I can! Happiest of New Year celebrations to you, and may 2025 be much better than we're anxiously imagining.
DeleteToo funny: Put the drunken pagan back in Christmas.
ReplyDeleteGlad you noticed that pagans are fun lovers as well as tree huggers (and enjoy the fruits of the vine and barley)
Delete...let the lights shine.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tom. Yes tis the season on light returning, slowly but surely.
DeleteI love the one about putting pagan debauchery back into Christmas. I think that some of us have given it a try during a period of misspent youth!
ReplyDeleteAh, yes debauchery is a great term. I've enjoyed a tiddle now and then, but admit to enjoy seeing others' debauching more than becoming one.
DeleteHope the local businesses did well during Christmas. I like the idea of painting the rocks, they look nice. Never saw Simon the Cat, it made me laugh. All the best in 2025, hope you have a grand year.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill. The rockers you referred to have adult and child artists who created them, I think. Glad you enjoyed Simon the Cat. Rather simple pleasure. Happy new year to you as well.
DeleteHi Barbara, Love Simon's cat!! Glad to see Black Mountain retailers are back in business. Support local businesses! Cocke County over on this side of the mountains is still in really bad shape. Horrible storm on both sides of the mountain. Have a Happy and Healthy New Year! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteThanks David, I am sorry to not know many details of the damages in TN, thought I know I-26 was first repaired in that area. Hope you have a happy new year also!
DeleteThank you so much for sharing and for the Hanukkah wishes. Lovely to walk with you. Glad you were feeling well. That day certainly looks sunny and inviting. Wishing you a healthy and good year ahead my friend with fond Aloha.
ReplyDeleteNice decorations! I finally managed to get some local gifts at a craft show. The local stuff that is sold in shops here is not something that my family members want. Scented candles? Ugh! Pottery? Marie makes her own. Sweets? No, they’d give them away. Jewelry? Who wears it anymore?
ReplyDeleteYay, yes, the drunken pagan!
ReplyDeleteit was a nice stroll with you, Barb.