On most Saturday mornings Faith and I have a tradition; we meet at a local cafe, Brewed Awakenings. Faith's mom brings her to the cafe as Faith is no longer driving herself. MS has made driving impossible. Then Mom goes and runs errands while we enjoy coffee, people watching and conversation around this and that.
Today we were looking at postings on Facebook. We laughed at comments that people write. We rolled our eyes on some posts. We looked at closely and with a some degree of jealousy the photos that a friend of ours had posted from Italy. Some posts were a total mystery to us. A few posts seemed worthy get Faith's "like" as well.
There was also people watching that we needed to do:) There was my daughter's first grade teacher with her husband - as they are on most Saturdays. There were a few other people that we recognized. Two ladies caught our eyes; they were knitting and talking a mile a minute. Faith knows that I knit as well, so she was eager to point them out to me. Their knitting seemed a little too complicated for me. I am more of a simple knitter (and knitting keeps my hands from going to my mouth).
This is a cafe where everyone knows us! I walk up to the front to gt my coffee and they automatically ask if I want the flat bottom mug. I don't really care what kind of mug, but for Faith, flat bottom is more secure. When our time is up, Faith's mom comes back in. We chat for a while. We talk about books (of course), our community and my daughter. Soon it is time to head to the van. We say goodbye until the next Saturday!
Do you have a Saturday tradition?
I think that I will aspire to a Saturday tradition, Jaana. Right now, they vary too much with children and their schedules. I liked the way you wove in the setting with the important aspects of your life, including Faith.
ReplyDeleteI love this tradition you share with your friend. It's such a treasure. It reminds me of Dan Yaccaroni's book: Every Friday.
ReplyDeleteI love this tradition you share with your friend. It's such a treasure. It reminds me of Dan Yaccaroni's book: Every Friday.
ReplyDeleteI, too, love this tradition that also shares with us some of the things you value in life. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI, too, love this tradition that also shares with us some of the things you value in life. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tradition! Your friend must value these times with you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tradition! Your friend must value these times with you.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an absolutely lovely start to your weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tradition! A cup of coffee and a good friend to talk with and laugh with...what could be better?
ReplyDeleteYour tradition sounds like a sweet time with your friend and at a favorite place. No tradition for me, just like staying home in the early morning.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet tradition with your friend! I'm sure this is something you both treasure! I wish I had a Saturday tradition. I usually spend it sleeping in, catching up on my shows, or going to brunch with friends. I'm going to start thinking about what sort of tradition I could start!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tradition. I do not have one. Being retired, things have kind of become unstructured. But I do have a pattern...feed the cats....clean litter boxes....feed the birds...feed the squirrels....feed the stray feral cat...water all of them....come inside and wish a happy morning to my husband. Then the day begins. I like your tradition and might just have to start one of my own. Jackie http://familytrove.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteHow nice for you and your friend. As I was reading it, I started humming the theme song from Cheers, "Where everybody knows your name..." Nice to have a spot like that.
ReplyDeleteI do not have a Saturday tradition, unless a 7am Weight Watcher's meeting fits in that category. Yours sounds more fun!
~Deborah
A delightful way to start your Saturdays - a friend, a cup of coffee, sharing, people watching, laughing, enjoying and so much more. Love it!
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