Photo Heart Connection
August 03, 2012
Not the day we had planned...one with sunny skies, cooler temps, a wonderful tiny little farmers' market, one of the neatest used book stores around, and a wine festival.
Sunny skies? Not at all...the rain sluiced down our backs and we shivered our way through the farmers' market.
Yes to the book store; we toted out bags of books to be savored and enjoyed.
And here's where the magic began; the owner recommended a restaurant called "Magnolia," a huge converted seed factory - one of those places where we couldn't afford to do dinner, but we could enjoy a heavenly lunch.
In the middle of that cool rainy day we munched on warm rosemary bread, fried green tomatoes, and delightful sandwiches. Handmade quilts hung on weathered wooden walls and tiny informal bouquets, no two alike, dotted the tables. We chatted our way through our meal, taking a bit of time to slow down and connect.
We re-emerged into the rain, now drizzling, and decided to call it a day. There would be other wine festivals to be enjoyed. It seemed to be a day meant for relaxing rather than doing.
What a lovely place that converted seed factory sounds! I love the idea of handmade quilts decorating the walls and the slow-down time you enjoyed to connect as you nibbled on your warm rosemary bread. What a great time you had because of the rain! Happiness is all about going with the flow, isn't it?
Posted by: Sandra | August 03, 2012 at 08:14 AM
fried green tomatoes. yum. i love walking in the rain!
Posted by: keishua | August 03, 2012 at 06:34 PM
Sounds like a magical pause in time!
Posted by: Naomi | August 03, 2012 at 07:49 PM
Wonderful photo-heart connection, such a wonderful day because of the rain
Posted by: Zena (healingmoments) | August 05, 2012 at 03:26 PM
Your photo-heart connection touched my heart and made me wish I'd been there. It sounds like a perfect day!
Posted by: seabluelee | August 05, 2012 at 05:41 PM
Your image immediately brought to mind a cozy dinner in a lovely restaurant, and your story confirmed my feelings! A good way to make the most of the weather. Sometimes you just have to go with the flow, and change your plans. Thanks for sharing in the Photo-Heart Connection!
Posted by: Kat Sloma | August 06, 2012 at 11:29 AM
It sounds like a beautiful way to end a day that wasn't quite what you expected! You've captured the warm and relaxing atmosphere in your wonderful image!
Posted by: Cathy H. | August 06, 2012 at 02:21 PM
Beautiful connection. I love unexpected days like that and your words really took me with you.
Posted by: Becs | August 07, 2012 at 04:35 AM
this sound so great, and its a lovely photo, thanks for sharing
Posted by: Elsie | August 07, 2012 at 02:50 PM
Lovely photo... sounds like a perfect day to share and relax!
Posted by: Margret | August 08, 2012 at 01:50 PM