Weathered and Still Shimmering

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The candy shop across the bay, has weathered many storms. Fresh-made caramel and toffee, homemade chocolates and vintage sweets, appeal to kids of all ages – especially this one. Two years ago this island town was hit by a hurricane, and there are signs of devastation everywhere, but the butler on the porch of the candy shop still stands – minus a few fingers, but still sporting a shimmering glow.

(Nancy Merrill’s Photo a Week Challenge is shimmer. Lens-Artists have prompted worn or weathered.)

15 thoughts on “Weathered and Still Shimmering”

Amy says:

March 29, 2019 at 5:12 pm

Sweet memories for many people. Love your take on, VJ!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  March 29, 2019 at 5:40 pm
  
  Thanks Amy.
  
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JohnRH says:

March 28, 2019 at 12:37 pm

Nice colors!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  March 28, 2019 at 1:24 pm
  
  Thank you John,
  
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Ennle Madresan says:

March 27, 2019 at 4:10 pm

Ooooh, toffee–I’m in! Colorful shop, too tempting to walk on by.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  March 27, 2019 at 10:00 pm
  
  Deadly, lol.
  
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  1. Ennle Madresan says:
    
    March 27, 2019 at 11:13 pm
    
    Yes, I imagine so! 🙂
    
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Tina Schell says:

March 27, 2019 at 11:05 am

LOL, wonderful choice. What a unique spot!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  March 27, 2019 at 11:08 am
  
  Thanks Tina, and yes, it is.
  
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Susan Zutautas says:

March 27, 2019 at 10:42 am

Look like a delicious place. It reminds me of an ice cream place Uncle Norm’s Nephew in Wasaga Beach, Ontario.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  March 27, 2019 at 10:48 am
  
  Yes. That sort of place – a kid’s paradise.
  
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tanjabrittonwriter says:

March 27, 2019 at 8:11 am

The candy also appeals to this kid. 😊🍫

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  March 27, 2019 at 10:18 am
  
  So good 😊
  
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Leya says:

March 27, 2019 at 7:02 am

A sweet take on this challenge – and loosing a couple of fingers is no catastrophy – life goes on…♥

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  March 27, 2019 at 10:17 am
  
  Exactly. Thanks Leya
  
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