Sometimes when one is going back through one’s inventory, one discovers memories of “another time” I admit that when I came across these pictures. I lingered. Gone are the days when we were were able to delight over the many dishes being offered. Pick what tickled our fancy, go back for seconds… now it all seems so distant. We were spoiled. It seems like another lifetime.
Because it was available, I sought out places that would offer me a selection of choices that would not only appeal to me, but would satisfy my desire for some “pampering”. these past months this has all been taken away … we not only do not have access to Buffets, we have limited access to restaurants, cafes, lounges, any place actually where we can be with, or around other people while we dine.
In most cultures, sitting around a table with family and or friends was an “occasion”… How often did you take someone out for their birthday, anniversary, new job, promotion, whatever, we dined, we shared a meal, we toasted, we celebrated even mourned, but together, and almost always with food.
Now many of us, eat alone, sit alone, and basically live our lives in a state of solitude. Our churches are not available to us, younger people are away from places of learning, teachers, social gatherings where they can expand their knowledge and social skills. Makes for an interesting situation, yes?
It is interesting because its different. Even if someone totally disagrees with you or does things differently, you may learn something from them. Avoid getting trapped in the mindset “This is the way it has to be” and free your mind to consider other possibilities.
Perfect Liberty 2019.9
Avoid having too many “likes or “dislikes”. Whether it is food, people or anything else in life, be careful not to overly like or dislike something. Things tend to get complicated when you allow yourself to be overly one-sided.
Perfect Liberty 2016.9
Oyashikiri
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Making me hungry
I know .. I wonder if that form of eating will return… waves a happy greeting to you across the miles…
Waving back to you from Canada 🇨🇦
We will get back. There are still bits of the Spanish flu that appear in the annual flu shot. I figure in another 6 months enough will be vaccinated that your risk of coming in contact with an infected person is reduced very significantly. Between that and better treatment methods for those infected, we will be able to do most of our normal life.
good morning sweet prince.. sends a happy smile your way.
looks very nice 🙂
it is wonderful to have such an array of relishes food to pick from ..and not have to cook. Sadly Buffets are no long available to us, since the pandemic. Waves good morning to you
Thank you, have a great day 🙂
One year, I challenged myself to try a new food every month. I discovered some new favorites. So glad I did it!
it has been difficult here to get out and try new foods… we are on lock down again.. waves good afternoon to you!
Fabulous blog
Thank YOU. waves a cheerful greeting to you across the miles
Very true.