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| Corner detail St. Thomas, ON October 2020 This photo originally shared on Instagram |
Like this one, of a beloved ice cream shop, Shaw's, that's been rolling with the punches to survive the pandemic.
Early on, the owners quickly relocated customer traffic from the initially-off-limits indoor shop in front to outdoor-facing windows around the side, where folks would line up, even on hot days.
It made for a different experience, but it worked in taking the fear out of the simple act of getting a cone, and in giving the rest of us something to look forward to that promised to brighten the darkness.
They painted the exterior a bright shade of blue with red accents, another thoughtful counter to the grey shades we faced the rest of the time.
In a way, this place became a beacon for us, an easy suggestion to the kids when the weight of the world seemed to overwhelm. That fresh, hastily-applied coat of paint became a familiar sight as we turned off the road and pondered the power of ice cream to create a smile.
On our last visit, under a perfectly blue late-summer sky, I found myself staring at the building, thankful for the small things that we hold onto when the ride gets a little rough.
I thought an abstract picture of geometry and color might help freeze the feeling in time.
The scene is still simple, even if the story behind it is a bit more layered. Whatever the case, we need more spots like Shaw's. And more moments like this one.
What's your spot? Where do you go to take the edge off of life?
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