In Douglas county, where Lawrence is situated, 56% of our population has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and our vulnerability level is rated as "low". For this reason, and because I have been been fully vaccinated, and because no one would have been able to stop me... Sunday, I went to Alchemy Coffee on Massachusetts street. It re-opened this weekend to my great delight and I fully intend to do my part to support it.
I sat at my favorite seat by the window, looked out at the passers by, sipped on my latte, listened to the music, enjoyed the snippets of conversation that floated my way intermittently, and reveled in the feeling of the world being normal, for me, in this exact moment. Because that's what we have to do don't you think? Grab on to each moment for what it is before something else changes?
I might have also got a piece of key lime pie to go. For dessert after dinner. Because they had it, I haven't tasted it previously, it's supposed to be sublime, I want to put my money where my mouth is in terms of supporting them, and what if things shut down again soon and I don't get the chance? Life is short, I am on the "live fully" page.
This is the perfect place for you to come and sit after the walk through old west Lawrence I told you about previously. You don't have to get pie, but why wouldn't you?
Helpful link: Alchemy coffee
In Columbia NO we only had a short window of time before all hell broke loose--for several weeks I was able to meet friends for coffee inside and we even went into the grocery store unmasked--no more--we were both vaccinated months ago and finally felt like we could venture out-now we are back in our own little world again and having tasted a bit of freedom-it seems much worse this time--more demoralizing-and our city that was one of the only with mask mandates ended them in June. As the home to 3 hospitals-people from all over the state are being sent here from around the state-that also means the influx of more unvaccinated family members coming here and in the next month the University opens with another big influx of students and so far no plans for precautions. Sorry for the length of this. I'm glad you were able to visit your coffee shop again --enjoy it-be there now!
Posted by: Janet G | 07/23/2021 at 06:40 AM
I couldn’t agree with you more. Carpe Diem! And that pie looks absolutely heavenly!
Posted by: Chris Oliveira | 07/23/2021 at 07:15 AM
That was one of my favorite streets to take on my way home after class whenI I went to KU! Many changes that I will have to check out!
Posted by: jeanette sclar | 07/23/2021 at 03:10 PM
Janet: I too worry for what the winter will bring. It’s so hard to know. I am storing up a bank of goodness right now and wearing a mask in busy indoor spots.
Posted by: Carol | 07/27/2021 at 01:37 PM