Haven’t written anything of substance in ages — sorry for that. Been busy with work…and life…and the neighborhood.
Some random updates:
1. I have moved. I now live in the apartment above the cafe — I love being here in the middle of everything, and the space is wonderful. I still have some boxes that need to be unpacked and some that need to be moved to the basement, but I’m otherwise settled in.
2. I’m thinking about having a party. Soon. Stay tuned.
3. I received an email yesterday from someone who was decidedly not happy with me or my cafe. Some of the points were certainly valid, although any time you preface statements with “I hear you don’t like to take advice…” — well, yes I do like advice. Constructive criticism is fine. Ripping me a new one is not. Nor is questioning my commitment to my business or the neighborhood. If you know me well enough to say these things, engage me in an actual conversation, not a one-sided diatribe. But I did appreciate some of what the person had to say, if not the delivery.
4. Looks like Spring is here. Maybe. Time to open the patio soon — I need new plants. Besides herbs (which I plant every year anyway) — I’m looking for some hardy perennials that would do well in a mixed sun/shade area. Suggestions, please?
5. I still haven’t bought any curtains for the apartment. I need to do this. I also need some storage solutions for the bathroom — there’s space under the sink, but that’s about it. Oh and I have one of those things that hooks over the showerhead…but I need more storage. Ideas?
6. I’ve been baking a lot lately — today I have some butterscotch fudge bars — it’s a new recipe…and damn good.
There’s a Pigtown Happy Hour this Friday at Carroll Station.
Tags: email, Pigtown, random shiz, storage