Today has been a terrific day. A great meeting at FCS to discuss our fundraising efforts for our annual fundraiser, The Sweet Side. The most exciting thing is that Doris Buffett has agreed to have a lunch date with her at La Petite Auberge for our silent auction. The newspaper article has drawn so much interest; more than 1,000 views already a few hours ago.
Lunch stop at FoodE for sustenance and I made a new acquaintance. I love the back community table. I always end up chatting with someone. This time, it was a young mother and two children. They are from Manassas and only come into town once a week or so. We talked about the kids, which then turned to the subject of nutrition. I told her I had been juicing and we ended up spending the better part of an hour talking about that and that she has a juicer and wants to get back to it. I gave her the websites that I've been following (Joe Cross, Omega Juicer juice recipes, etc.), and she thanked me for the motivation to start juicing again, especially for her kids. Kudos!
Jack Brown's Tattoo Revival Rocks!!! Went into get a gift certificate for our silent auction; thought I'd be getting $50, but they gave $150.00. This group is always giving back to the community, so remember them when the urge hits for some fabulous skin art. I love them, especially the songs they sing.
Books, books, books. Another thought today is how much I love books and bookstores. I know a lot of folks are turned on by Kindles and other tablet readers because we are becomiing more and more of a sedentary life force (or should I say "slug"?). What? Get up and walk down to the bookstore when I can call things up instantly and not get out of bed? Anyway, I can't imagine a world without our local bookstores. One of my favorites is The Griffin on Caroline Street. They opened up a whole new world of reading for me and provided a wonderful talent outlet for many of my musician friends. The economy has been hard on them (and a lot of other bookstores), so I offer up a challenge. Go visit The Griffin; take your piggybank money and buy one book, that's all, just one book. They've always got great sales going on, nice jewelry, awesome chai. Just go in and make one purchase and show them that the community supports them. Tell them you appreciate their presence in our town. If everyone whose ears perked up at the news of a possible Barnes and Noble inhabiting the older Borders space would visit them just once, it would make a world of difference. Just go do it. For you. For them. For our local economy. Thank you.
JUICING UP!!! Did you know there is a juice bar in town? Yes, there is. Stopped by there today to meet the owner (Lizz Howard). Check out her group here and ask to join:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/154292501346006/
I got a juice that was super delicious and with added basil and wheat grass, which I'd never put in juice. Oh, do I feel good right now! She's a wealth of knowledge and not just a nutritionist and juicer, she is also a raw food chef. She also has classes there at the gallery (Gallery 915 on Lafayette Boulevard). AND she uses my same brand of juicer! Coolio!
The fact that the sun has blessed us with a balmy day also makes it perfect. And, yes, here comes my son from the bus. My bright spark. I need to get some hugs and kisses!
Take care of you, y'all.
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