Food for Thought

Remember Adeptus' spooky sign message that appeared before Halloween? It looks like the person trapped in the sign escaped ... and a philosopher took over:

Shortly after the election, I noticed this new message while sitting at the Georgia Avenue/Route 108 traffic light. In terms of the election results, I guess there are no more hypothetical questions. No matter which candidate you voted for, all of the "what if's" are now "what is" or "what will be". 

I love how the folks at Adeptus give those of us waiting in traffic food for thought. Speaking of food and traffic -- happy feasting and safe travels for a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Olney's Precious Diversity

Sometimes the world looks bleak to me, while at other times, it seems hopeful. As world events unfold, I often struggle to maintain a positive perspective. However, there was a ray of hope recently, and it didn't come from a benevolent employer, nor a politician, nor did it pour down from the heavens above. It came from within the Olney community, from “everyday” people trying to fight the climate of xenophobia that's seemingly taken over. 

On November 24th almost 300 people gathered in a show of solidarity at Shaare Tefila on Georgia Avenue for an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. I watched with deep appreciation as Jews, Christians and Muslims called for service, cooperation and thanks, exchanged hugs and broke bread together. It was gratifying to see neighbors and friends vehemently nod in agreement throughout the service as scriptures emphasizing tolerance and peace were read. 

It couldn't have come at a better time. The Thanksgiving service not only reflected the rich diversity of Olney, but also allowed me to put my focus on the positive, and nurture that feeling as if it were a precious seed that had been planted inside. 

Happy Thanksgiving with Stuffing!

Earlier this month, an OBXer posted a notice that began: “LOTS OF BAGS OF STUFFING FOR SALE!”

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see the word “stuffing” this time of year?

source: https://mclib.net/blogs/history/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/stuffing.jpg 

Of course I realized that my first impression wasn’t correct when I read the notice further: “Great for crafts and sewing projects.”

Whew – I wasn’t the only person to mistake what kind of stuffing was being sold. At least two other readers mistook the fiberfill stuffing for turkey stuffing. I am glad the OBXer sold the stuffing, but imagine this scenario:

You’re cooking the Thanksgiving turkey and about to stuff the bird when you grab this:  

source: https://www.etsy.com/listing/152013140/corn-fiber-toy-filling-eco-friendly

Happy Thanksgiving Olney!