Food(less) Journey

please ignore the smudge of excitement...   The last weekend in April I took a field trip to Warren Ohio for a good friends bridal shower. I was really happy to be able to make it to that, but sad to say I was even happier the day before when another friend took me to a General Store set in the heart of an Amish community! I have an affection for General Stores. Nostalgia in a modern setting is one of my favorite diversions. This one is called the End of the Commons General Store in Mesopotamia, Ohio. They have all kinds of amazing finds like classic candy, a wall of classic sodas, old timey toys (marbles and jacks y'all!!), flours by the pound, and Amish made meats, cheeses, jams and apothecary. presorted bulk candies and assorted treats... I had to purchase my items and leave the store so I didn't spend anymore money. Serious test to my willpower! I had to keep chanting to myself "You need money for the trip!" presents for the family ...

 Check out my hot spots. Tongue protruded for emphasis... Who doesn't love a good Thermal Imaging Camera?? I mean look how thin my arms look! Please excuse that random person behind me. Ruuu! Every year Pittsburgh has the RADical days sponsored by RAD (Regional Asset District), which features free entry to various arts related places around the city (i.e. The Mattress Factory, Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History) and special events at non arts related venues (like Whole Foods Market). My family took in the free day at the Science Center. You know how i adore my Free. He was my first love before Clearance. Clearance and I broke up a little while after I started in my full time volunteer ministry, but we rekindled things when I was in Italy. It's a long story. Don't judge me! The only awkward thing was that the Sports Center, a seperate building centered around fitness and sports science, is sponsored by a meat company, so there are pictures of n...