His zest for life, smile and laugh would brighten the gloomiest day.
This time as we toured the facility I was struck by the different shapes and textures....guess it must be that "aware of senses" thing...something that so many individuals working there can't experience the same way we do.
BTW - if you purchase any Skilcraft product, you are purchasing an item made by one of the many Industries for the Blind. Some of their products include brooms (think Lions' Club), mops (ahoy, ye swabbies), paper products, and many items for the military including helmet covers, flight bags, gear bags and ALL military neckties! It definitely makes for an interesting tour!
Today was the day set aside for our "Ladies' Day Out", which we started at Cafe Royale on the square in Talladega....yummy. Tho' I must say most of us were still rather full from the delicious cinnamon rolls that Marion (one of our SOWER friends) made for our break this morning. For those of you who have experienced "Mimi's", you will be saddened to know that it was a victim of the recession....so no more mile-high cheesecake or other delectable goodies on the square. A sad day, indeed!
Back to our LDO - after lunch we made our way to Pell City for some thrift store shopping....a huge America's Thrift Store and Elijah's Barrel. I also happened across a Rexall....not a drug store....but a soda fountain....think 50's and 60's. No drugs here, unless you count the caffeine in the fountain drinks!
And as always, my eye is caught by a pretty flower here and there.
And I want to leave you with one last photo of the fall foliage....
the next time we are here, there will be no leaves on the trees, and the only flowers blooming will be the winter cabbage and pansies!
But I am so grateful for color in all of the seasons....each one is special in its own way
just as each one who touches our lives is special!
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