Time is the psychological enemy of man - Isn't it strange how when we love something we want it to last forever! Like BLENKO GLASS in Milton, WVa. when something is wonderful we often just assume it'll be around forever. But ACTIONS speak louder than words! INACTION can lead to destruction, failure in our lives.
A great example was recently noted in the newspaper. FENTON GLASS announced it was closing within the month - then all the folks who had been meaning to purchase, and who love Fenton called to place orders - and well FENTON has order that will keep them running until after November, and who knows about the future! This happen because people took action! They placed orders, they took action to support a company, a product they valued. Its the same in all of life - personal or business - we need to support and value what we care for. The support has to be voiced.
This was a bittersweet weekend, I am visiting Charleston for my Pops 87th Birthday - we learn he has an illness and was recently offered hospice. Later 8 friends and I met at Southern Kitchen to play board games and eat - to find the restaurant full of people - it seems Ms. Delsie passed last month and Southern Kitchen is closing on Oct 15th. This night would be the last visit for my friends and I. The end to a decade of late night dessert and board games in the corner booth - after theater or movies.
Take some time today to think about the things you love, and make certain you let the people you care about know your feelings, SHOP at the LOCAL MARKET, support the LOCAL BAKER and BUY Made in WVa and MADE IN THE USA, and think about time not as the psychological enemy but as the friend who allows us the ability to grow and develop into what we might be. HJH
6 comments:
I must confess, I do not collect or admire West Virginia Glass. I do from time to time catch up on all your blog post.
The post today touched my heart. Many years ago I met my wife in Charleston, while doing consulting work with Jay's administration, perhaps before you were born. Southern Kitchen was known for great food 24 hours a day. This and Kris's Hot Dog stand on the West End of town and the Red Carpet were 'our places.'
Are they still open?
You brought back many memories, and tears to my eyes. My sympathy for the upcoming loss of your Pops.
Death is never easy for those left to live.
Your passion for living and your love of life will serve you well in the medical field. Good Luck.
Paul Cohen
Chevy Chasse, Md
Thanks for the comment & for reading.
Chris' on West Washington Street still sell hotdogs- with wonderful hot sauce - but is
now open only for lunch (4days a week).
The Red Carpet - No personal knowledge but I hear its in the same location and still has very loyal patrons.
Check out West Virginia Glass Museum in Weston, it might change your thoughts about WVa. Glass.
hjh
??? Hills what do you
want to develop into?
Paul Jordan
US Army
Hi Hillary,
Very beautiful and thoughtful article you are right we should express our feelings and let people know we care and love them..
There are moments when you really want to be with your family and loved ones. I dont feel bad admitting that your article touched my heart and I cried..
Ram
Hillary
just made the connection as I re read the word hospice
and your pops.
I am so sorry.
R U close with him?
Nice post about life.
Solomon
I work at Southern Kitchen
if you return before the l6th
make yourself known to us.
All day Sunday and Monday we
had people tell us about your
article in the Hearld. Thank you!
We don't know the future! But we agree everyone feels connected
to Southern Kitchen.
STAFF
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