There's a quaint little cafe I love to slip into.
Homey, 1940's atmosphere. Tiny round tables and steamy coffee served in Fiestaware mugs. It's called the Afternoon Pause Cafe. There's a chain of these cafe's, though each one is decorated differently. There's one in your town.
Chances are, you are sitting there right now. Or you will be soon.
What? You've never visited an Afternoon Pause Cafe?
Oh, what you are missing--
Quiet, reflective times after a hurried first half of the day.
Coffee or tea. Munching on cookies or a cinnamon scone while reading a chapter of a delectable book.
A peaceful chat with your Friend when He arrives.
The pause at the door as you both leave. Looking out at the Nascar-paced, scurrying world and feeling calm, but invigorated.
Continuing the chat with your Friend as the two of you amble down the sidewalk. The rest of the day awaits and you will face it together.
Do stop in at the Afternoon Pause Cafe. I'll tell them you're coming so they'll have a table prepared, one with a candle in the center, even.
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One of the greatest necessities in America is to discover creative solitude. --Carl Sandburg
People who take the time to be alone usually have depth, originality, and quiet reserve. --John Miller
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