Chatham Diner w/ Pictures, Rte. 41

Finally I stopped to get a photo of this sweet diner and although it was almost two weeks ago since I stopped for breakfast, I'm still in awe over the freshness of the food served here and anxious to go back.
The little red planter box sits along the road with another box barely in the picture. Right, taking photos is not my forte, but food is and so are people. You know when you feel comfortable around people, if they're genuine or not.
        I know trucks like to stop in at those big truck stops, gas up, wash up, and eat up. So go ahead and do that except, wait to eat until you get to The Chatham Diner. The menu is very enticing, a selection for anyone. It's worth every cent you pay, and what you won't get are fake smiles, an imitation of people putting on a front to get tips, whiny conversation and talking to you like your five years old. This is a real family place with true home cooking. You won't see a bunch of people with cell phones. They like conversations. Well you won't see a bunch of people at all as this seats twenty-one people. The large parking lots allows for a few truckers to get in and out with ease.
        Slow down on 41, and look for this little diner/house. Enjoy. You won't forget it !

Vegan vs. Drs. and Skin Care= Hypocrites

         Opening my screen page this morning I noticed a giant ad for skin care and it looks by all appearances something worth reading. A heart surgeon introduces himself and starts talking about a motorcycle guy who lost weight and also noticed how his skin cleared up. I'm not going to bore you with all of the bluster. It was only a minute or so in that I wonder, what is this guys selling but I have patience, and waited, and waited, Finally he gets to what he's selling.

         But he made a huge mistake this doctor Mundry ? In the middle and yes, I'm glad I did listen for so long as the good doctor stated," look at Vegans, their skin glows".

    So why in the world would anyone need supplements? He also stated that good skin comes from the inside out.  Yup, in the food we eat.  Good Luck and try to eat more greens!

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These are just two samples of items I create. Please take a few minutes to look at my etsy shop and see a variety, all triple stitched, some quilted and everything is made to last. Like Pets? Check out these two Dalmatian bags. One a tote which is lines and the other can have any use you wish, such as cosmetics, shaving, hygiene items, mini toys, note pad and pens/pencils, even puppy snacks. Both make a great gift. Get a jump on the holidays coming up.doozybags.etsy.com

Mental Health's True Stigma

       How do you care for your mental health, or do you even think about it ? Your mind, it's health needs the same amount of attention as your physical health does. So why do so many "smart " people ignore it and knowing they have a problem with what's happening with their brain ?
       The mental health STIGMA isn't the same as it was years ago. Then, because of lack of education and compassion, understanding and personal knowledge as if someone in the family was ill, it appeared as if people were "just nuts". Most people, every day people didn't understand that mental illnesses was something caused by a chemical imbalance and in most situations is genetic.

       Right now, be honest with yourself and look at your family. Do you have a parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent or sibling who truly has a mental illness?

         How many times have you heard, it isn't mental illness, so stop saying that, he or she just needs to grow up, get their act together?. How many years has that been the disguise? That's just what it is, a disguise,a phrase mom or dad uses to hide the truth from others, others who probably already know yet are hoping mom or dad, or the sibling with an illness will face the truth and do something.

          I don't mean do just anything like join a gym, join a church, but I do mean do something such as get involved in a community that offers mental health help, weekly or daily therapy. If you do nothing here is where the true stigma comes in, doing nothing. Your real self shows every day in your words and actions and don't think those you work with don't know it. They do. Behind your back they are talking, "what's wrong with him/her ?" They higher ups will be careful in placing you in certain positions. Believe it or not, you're replaceable. I don't care how good or great you are. Younger and smarter are coming up right behind you.

        You can't hide forever in your uniform, the way you dress, wearing a collar, playing sports, shiny shoes, a suit/dress or even how much academic knowledge you may have. It catches up and eventually becomes public. The STIGMA is knowing and doing nothing. One day you will have a full blown breakdown in public, an office, a parking lot, traffic, a classroom, a bank, wherever and not understand why this is happening to you. Here's why its happening to you....you let it, your family let it happen in that disguise. Smart?  If  you ignored, and disguised it this long you probably need long term therapy. NO? That's the Stigma

Brooklyn Donuts

        No, I don't know of any donuts called Brooklyn Donuts. What I do know is they somehow taste better when you're with family and friends. Brooklyn favorites people talk about all the time, knishes, pizza, Italian dishes, polish Kielbasa, Egg Creams, deli food, mostly at Katz's, burgers, mostly at The Salty Dog and I'm sure you have your own list of specialties .
       
       It's all about atmosphere and being with people you want to be with, not people you're obligated to be with or feel obligated to be with. Times is so short and yes, of course being soo much older, I know that well.

        Last night talking to an old friend in Brooklyn we probably talked for an hour and said can't wait to sit down at a local diner and have coffee and cheesecake, or for me rice pudding. My daughter recently bought me a container of Rice Pudding which is my number one desert. Then ice cream, then cheese cake.. I love my time with my daughter and her baby boy, and of course some food specialties.
Sometimes she'll pick me up a sandwich that has coleslaw on it, oh boy and yummy! Once in a while, maybe more she'll pick up a Mcflurry with double oreo's .  Sure the food is great, but it's more about the people you live with, visit, and share with. Enjoy.