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| 6/21/24 Retreat at Green Lake |
In the past, I’ve only had coffee or lunch at Retreat at
Green Lake (and recently complained about some loud patrons there), but
I also knew about their happy hour. Ching, Natalie and I decided
to check it out last Friday, the hottest day of the year so far (but I dare not
complain about it, given the dire temperatures in other parts of the country lastweek).
I started with my usual comics-like format by capturing a
variety of vignettes that tell the story of Retreat: a pet-friendly venue for
enjoying Prosecco and a thick tuna melt on a partly shady deck where a cool
breeze kept us comfortable.
As we continued chatting, we switched to a shadier table, which gave me a different view: No comics, no haiku – just shadows growing longer on a lovely evening.
I found the 'afternoon shadows' sketch very moving. Unconfined by the text of the comics-like format, it permits viewers to complete the ambience and circumstance, the story, in a way that is personally meaningful for themselves. Thank you.
ReplyDelete~ David Miller
Oh, I was taken by it too, and you've expressed reasons why. After taking it in, the comic-style spread somehow disappointed. I wanted to settle on some part of it, but it is not meant for that. The other sketch I could almost put myself within.
DeleteThank YOU, David! I'm happy to hear that the sketch resonated with you that way.
DeleteNice shadows. I like places like that with happy hour where you can sit outside...and enjoy the people and the pets.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I wish there were more places like this within walking distance so that I could have a drink! ;-) (If I can't walk there, then I can't ;-) )
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