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Brenda Dolly's avatar

You said it best: "..change will keep happening and, if we can be flexible and go with the flow, there are usually better things to come.." Stay curious and see different as a good thing and your better thing will come!

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Yes! I hope to stay curious until my last day!

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James Lee's avatar

Finding a nurturing 'sanctuary' to visit every week sounds great! Hope you find a new one soon.

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

It will happen. Thanks!

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Joan Stommen's avatar

How lucky you were to have that place…oh the memories it must hold! But accepting, adapting is life… no whining allowed. You will find your place…maybe even a different night… and before long you’ll be applauding a new favorite thing! Right now I’m dealing with the quick change of fall this year… autumn colors and falling leaves already here in Michigan. Thanks for this great piece reminding us change is the one thing we can depend on! Beautifully written as always! 🤗😊

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Thank you, Joan! Yes, new things always coming down the pike.😊

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Rebecca Cooley's avatar

That sounds like a very special spot! Best of luck finding a new place you love! Thank you for sharing this lovely post! So well written! ✍️👏😊🌈💖

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

As is said, one door closes and another opens. Thanks for reading!

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Trevy Thomas's avatar

I used to have places like this when I was a drinker. Sometimes I think the familiarity and camaraderie are the real reasons people like bars, initially. It's a shame there's not an alcohol free way to get this experience. I don't see coffee shop people talking as freely to each other. Enjoyed your piece.

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

For us, it’s about the shared time at the bar, not so much the drinking. In Spain, we’ve experienced tapas places that are similar where it’s more about the food than the drinks.

I feel like people tend to be more private in coffee shops, maybe because there isn’t a long counter to sit at? Thanks for reading!

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Trevy Thomas's avatar

Yes I agree!

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