Doors & Food from Florida (1-27-2022)

Hello Readers, 

The Lens-Artists’ Photo Challenge is Memorable Events and I am sharing some doors – because I realized that sometimes taking door photos remind me of memorable events.  This first one reminds me of a short family trip to FL. 

When we see boarded up doors and windows, I sometimes wonder which kind of memorable events they had in those places. Wonder the history.

We had a really good (memorable) Cuban meal right down the street from this next set of doors. 

Above Photo: I liked the composition of the photo: the way the blue bags and blue “lease” sign formed a bit of triangle; the walkers legs in sync; the masks – which signal “pandemic” mode; the contrasting trees with foliage left and three thin trucks right; the lines in the steps and concrete; and the white upper part of the building and vacated vibe (lease sign) mix with the action as the walkers move on their way with their wares.
Above photo:  I was initially going for the door and hydrant (I had a fire hydrant project a while back and will share those final images later this year – or should I call them “fire plugs” as Dan would say?)  Anyhow, while going for the door and hydrant – this walker came into the frame and brought a touch of action. 

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We ate at the popular Harry’s eatery while in St. Augustine, FL last year (memorable trip for a few reasons). Not our normal cuisine (seafood, rice, gumbo, etc) but so hearty, satisfying, and picture worthy. 

We sat on the upstairs balcony  – and had to ask for the seat out there – it was completely open and the hostess first squeezed us at a table in between two families?? Huh? with the upper patio empty? So we asked, “May we sit out there?” – she said, “Okay.”  So we moved out to a nice view of the “bridge of lions” and quiet waterway.

Next photo shows the beautiful “wild-growing” Hibiscus around Harry’s eatery. 

The overgrown (wild) Hibiscus brought a natural softness as it adorned the side of the restaurant – adding to our view.

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Closing Quotes 

“Difficult and meaningful will always bring more satisfaction than easy and meaningless.” ~Maxime Lagacé

Next quote is from Marsha’s recent post:

“What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year”     ~Vern McLellan

As January winds down, I hope we all are ready to continue moving into 2022 with intention and maybe even a word for the year. If you need ideas for this – check out Marsha’s recent post WQW here

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Thursday Doors: 1-27-21 

Sunday Stills: wild & 

Lens-Artists #183 

Hope you have a great day. 

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68 thoughts on “Doors & Food from Florida (1-27-2022)

    1. Hi – thanks for having a double look – she was moving so fast I am surprised I even captured her walking in the door – ha

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    1. Hi Marsha, thanks for sharing the book link – it sounds really interesting
      and the homeless and “United tents of America” is a sad topic these days – hmmm

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  1. That is a good shot to include the walker into the picture. She was leaning her body toward the door and that adds motion feeling to the picture.

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  2. I really liked that woman’s socks were red to match the red door too.

    Gumbo!! I bought some spices and herbs while in NOLA to make my own and you know I haven’t yet!

    Good collection for todays post!

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    1. Hi – what a great item to purchase to take home from NOLA – mmmm – and when you do get around to making the gumbo, I hope it comes out great
      🙂

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  3. It makes sense doors may hold memories of places you have visited, Yvette! Love the wild flowers you included. I love the tropical feel of Florida and much needed after weeks of fog and snow on the ground!

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    1. Hi Terri – the tropical feel of Florida sure is great – but I also do enjoy snow – and sometimes fog (even though it is tough for driving along the coasts eh?)

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    1. Hi Janet – thanks for the comment and I like the variety of stone walls found in various spots – and shhhhh – keep this between us – but I was little hungover when we ate that hearty food from Harry’s ( I only drink a handful of times during the year – and the night before had a few drinks and blah – it always takes a toll – so that next day lunch was restorative)

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  4. Your food looks good, and I LOVE to eat outdoors, especially with a view. But eating outdoors is my favorite (if the weather cooperates). And I agree, it’s thought provoking to ponder what history lies behind boarded up doors and run-down buildings. …nice post!

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    1. Hi Lisa – weather does impact the outdoor dining doesn’t it – and the funny thing about where we dined – when we were having some cuban coffee at the end – I got up abruptly to take a photo and the waiter was a little nervous at first (maybe thinking we were dashing off before the bill) – haha – but he saw I was just grabbing a photo and hubs was still there – it was such a great meal and we had the leftovers for dinner – mmmm

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  5. love the hydrant door with the woman’s added picture to give it the action needed Yvette.
    love all of your nuances always and this quote.
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    ““Difficult and meaningful will always bring more satisfaction than easy and meaningless.” ~Maxime Lagacé Next quote is from Marsha’s recent post: “What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year” ~Vern McLellan

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    1. Hi Cindy – thanks for the comment and also – as you added the quotes back in – I marvel at how these notes and dense phrases can be so appealing – crazy in a way that they can resonate so deeply with our being
      🙂

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    1. Hi – I just looked in my archives to see if I had a photo of the food –
      – but that day they had a special with all kinds of stuff – like fried plantains and chicken and rice – I will see if I have an image –
      and here is a post I found with one of the sandwich cubanos we had (not sure which time – but you and Dale still come to mind every time I see that sandwich offered – and it seems to be everywhere now
      https://wp.me/p1VBv6-69C)

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      1. Mmmmm, that sounds wonderful.

        Oh, I made Cubanos a few weeks ago for the kids. It was my son’s birthday and that was the request. Cubanos and Platanos.

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  6. Empty houses and lifeless doors – sad. But the stories they have somewhere…Love eating outdoors – Swedish people are crazy about that. I guess because it is so seldom the weather allows it. Even in winter we wear warm clothes and stand in the snow around a barbecue. Loved the flowers and the food.

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    1. Hi Leya – imagining the Swedes enjoying the great outdoors is a good thing and I can see the BBQ.
      I had a season where we sat on patios because it was a way to get away from indoor smoking. And we knew which restaurants would let us dine on the patio in winter (when it said closed) and would tip extra to the waiter for his coming out there for us. (but we hardly dine out anymore – so many places serve canola oil and ingredients that are sketchy)
      thanks for the comment

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  7. Great shots. I like the action shot where the woman walked into your carefully planned frame. Interesting to see all the masks – modern times, eh?

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  8. Wonderful choices, Yvette. I love the image that the walker was approaching the door.
    Delicious food! Thanks for sharing the quotes.

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  9. I like the red door in action photo. How fun is that! You’re the fourth blogger today who has been talking about your word of the year. My word of the year is ENJOY, but as I wrote today it’s not been going well this month.

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    1. Hi Ally, I remember that you picked enjoy (and your fun post where you shared about it) and sorry January hasn’t been lining up with that word so far – ((and coming over now to read what you wrote about it) 🙂

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