Restoring My Faith

Good morning babies! Another warm, sunny day looms. The early morning chill will be gone soon and then this afternoon--more digging in the dirt! It's coming along. The landlord happened by yesterday and is thrilled with the work already done. That's good because it would've been a very bad time to tell me he was attached to those stupid bushes.

But HRG, you ask, what's happened to restore your faith?

Well babies, let me tell you:

A new restaurant opened in the city just eleven days ago. The principle behind it is amazing. The people behind it even more so. It's called Cabin 12. Those of us fortunate enough to live here in Paradise should go for the best breakfast ever! The people behind it busted their asses, did all the work themselves, raised every penny themselves. Then over the weekend, some angry young man (read: little bastard) took it upon himself to smash his fist through the glass, shattering the entire storefront window. Probably trying to prove that he did so have a penis. The police here could care less and blew the owner off, refusing to even check both our local hospitals for someone who was seriously injured. It was the staff from two businesses surrounding Cabin 12 who helped clean up the mess and stayed with the owner all nite so that the window would be the only damage. Leaving it would've been like an open invitation for little bastards like the one who broke the window to come in and simply help themselves to everything else.

In an open letter to one of the city's best columnists (Jack Knox rocks!), the owner vented a little and worried about what to do now. Insurance doesn't cover the glass. Fear not. Facebook messages (and challenges) were sent out by and to many people. The result? By the end of their workday, more than twice the amount needed to replace the window was raised! And in the true spirit of giving back, the balance of funds raised will be used to purchase food (at cost) to be donated to two local food banks and OurPlace. Because you see, the people behind Cabin 12 were all just a breath away from needing those services themselves. They built this restaurant from the ground up, working on themselves in the process. Believing in this project, realizing this dream, helped them learn to believe in themselves. They deserve our support. (don't ask me what the jerk who broke the window deserves. That way babies, none of you will ever have to testify at my trial)

This has moved me to tears. It's so easy to get jaded, to think the worst of people. Thanks to the fabulous people of this beautiful city, my faith has been returned. People DO care. They will step up when necessary. They will help those who are only trying to help themselves.

I'm all verklempt......

HRG