Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Happy Hour at Retreat

 

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.


5 comments:

  1. 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.
    ~ David Miller

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    1. 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.

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    2. Thank YOU, David! I'm happy to hear that the sketch resonated with you that way.

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  2. Nice shadows. I like places like that with happy hour where you can sit outside...and enjoy the people and the pets.

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    1. Thanks! 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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