Soul Storming: The End of an Era

Friday, July 16, 2010

The End of an Era

Journal Entry: December 6th, 2009

I knew the moment I saw Napa Valley Grill had closed in Horton Plaza, that 'it' was done. This marking the beginning of the closing of doors (literally) that had opened in 2001 around this very time. A time of first experiences, like eating mussels. An evening of friendship that grew into love, the music of Janice Joplin, wine, thoughtful and thought provoking conversation AND the best mussels in town.

I had a feeling, perhaps more of a knowing that a 'she' had arrived. That was soon confirmed by an email. A gift. So much better than being blindsided in public. I have a gift for 'knowing' such things. Clairvoyant really, but only a fledgling. So now it is finally done. A sad blow felt in the stomach as it hit the floor. The end of an era, beginning anew.

'After the Fires'

1 comment:

Inspirocean said...: I'm not sure any era really ends with finality. Things such as the feeling of warm sun on one's skin, a song, a photo, some newly discovered architecture all are there to remind, with ultimate joy, that past era.

That past era has evolved. In that era are the lessons one learns as they grow, perhaps one faster than the other and often with the hope of catching up with the other.

So it is never lost really and never truly past but as in any journey a step along the way that without it wouldn't be complete. And as we all know we can retrace our steps sometimes and find something exceedingly rare and special where we once may have walked by just a little too quickly and missed an ultimate reward.; 1:36 PM