Good News!

[Brooklyn]

Desiderata: Original Text
This is the original text from the book where Desiderata was first published.

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

by Max Ehrmann






NOTE: PUBLIC DOMAIN

[Brooklyn]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_rOlUYcADc





The 1940s-era PCC trolleys, also referred to as streetcars, will roll along Route 15 again via Girard Avenue beginning Sunday, June 16. SEPTA began a multimillion-dollar project four years ago to restore the iconic cars.

https://www.google.com/search?q=PCCs+ar ... e&ie=UTF-8

[Brooklyn]

Good neighbor policy:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVyyjPMFXLQ

[ardilla secreta]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_rOlUYcADc





The 1940s-era PCC trolleys, also referred to as streetcars, will roll along Route 15 again via Girard Avenue beginning Sunday, June 16. SEPTA began a multimillion-dollar project four years ago to restore the iconic cars.

https://www.google.com/search?q=PCCs+ar ... e&ie=UTF-8

That’s fantastic! I used to ride those and they’re the best.

[Brooklyn]

That’s fantastic! I used to ride those and they’re the best.

Philly invested a lot of money into these transit gems. I hope they attract many tourists and that the investment is recaptured immediately.

[Brooklyn]

Mickey's returns!!


Mickey's Diner: Customers surprised as iconic St. Paul restaurant reopens

https://www.fox9.com/news/mickeys-diner ... -reopening


The Brief
Mickey's Diner in downtown Saint Paul has reopened after being closed since 2020 due to COVID.
The reopening was a "soft launch" and quickly drew long lines, with locals surprised by its sudden return.
Mickey’s Diner, a historic spot since 1939, had faced delays due to building code and staffing issues.

It was supposed to be a soft opening for an iconic diner in St. Paul. But when word got out that Mickey's Diner was back open, the news spread quickly, leaving the diner packed with customers.

Background
Mickey's Diner on West 7th Street has sat empty for more than four years. The diner, which first opened in 1939 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, is known for its compact space, a feature that has only added to its legendary status.

The iconic restaurant, which shut down in 2020 due to COVID, quietly reopened its doors, and owners described it as more of a "soft launch."

Mickey's faced several delays, partly due to building code updates and staffing issues, leaving some wondering if the diner would ever reopen.

Packed house
Some locals were pleasantly surprised by the sudden return of the diner, like one resident who said, "I just live a block away and was driving home when I couldn’t believe people were inside."

At times, it was difficult to even get inside the diner, with reports of long lines.

"The line this morning was down the block," said another visitor.

Word spread quickly about the reopening. "I got a text from my mom 15 minutes ago saying, 'Hey, they’re open.' 'Alright, I’m down! I'm going there for lunch right now!'"

Impact
The reopening is a positive development for downtown St. Paul, which has seen several longtime restaurants close this year, mainly due to fewer workers in the office each day. Adding to the challenges, several large employers are planning to move out of the area in search of better office spaces.

"Mickey’s rules... it’s a very cool place," said one visitor, thrilled by the diner’s return.

Al Rohweder, who attends mass every Thursday across the street, noticed the open sign and did a double-take. He told his friend Lisa and both feel it was divine intervention. "I’m so blessed that I went to mass and came, and it’s the first day Mickey’s is open... so it’s wonderful. I’m just ecstatic," Rohweder said.





May not look like much but the place is thought to be quite iconic here in Lake WOEbegone. It attracts quite a crowd of both cool folks and crazies but everyone tolerates one another. Been there myself. Lots of caffeine in the coffee they serve but it does have good taste. Anyways, glad to have it make a long overdue comeback.