“A voice said, Look me in the starsAnd tell me truly, men of earth,If all the soul-and-body scarsWere not too much to pay for birth.” Effort, it seems to me, is what makes gain so sweet. Moving has stretched us beyond what we thought we were capable of, but never have we doubted our purpose. […]
Two days after we landed, boxes and all, I fell ill with the flu. Friends and family unpacked while I slept my way through feverish chills and sweats and all the other fun things that come with this bug. Yesterday, I regained a sense of normalcy, and could finally focus on my new surroundings. Of […]
A cruel masterthe ticking clockSo much potentialGet it done! I rush past shadowscrumple the pagesfailed attemptsmounting What of dreams?Of life’s destiny?How I worshipat the altar of should Even with positivityfantastical notions fall shortI argue against uncertaintymeet only disapproval There is no magicno pre-destined famejust dust gatheringThe dead are unimpressed. (Image my own)
Going through the comments on this post, I’m having this feeling that the diners are becoming extinct in American society.
Is that true?
As for my country, we have tea cafes instead of diners. Also, roadside food vendors offering variety of items.
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Still lots of diners where I live in Canada. Plenty of tea/coffee shops too. Fast food is popular.
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Good to know 🙂
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Love the photo of the old diner. I remember a diner that we frequented when I lived in New Jersey and the food was excellent. Wow, simpler times. Sigh.
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Thanks Eugi. The food here is so so, but it’s handy, and open long hours, so popular.
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Most welcome, VJ.
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I remember diners as have a green formica counter with white wear patterns where customers rested their arms. And pie.
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Yes. I should have shared a shot of the interior – glossy teal vinyl booths.
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Iconic is the only word to describe that diner!
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Absolutely. Thanks Lou.
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Such a classic old diner in looks. 😀 I adore that photo. In fact, your entire post is pretty full of wonderful redness. 😀
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Thanks Cee. Red, it turns out, is very photogenic, lol.
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These are gorgeous and I love that diner it takes me back to simpler times! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks. We love the diner too.
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VJ, that looks inviting. I bet they serve milk shakes and french fries. Keith
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They do! And pie.
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