Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Two years later........... Our saga continues
Hello friends! Can you believe that we are still here? Still open at 46 West Fifth Street. Still plugging away at our lil corner of heaven lovingly known as the People's Coffeehouse aka Third Perk Coffeehouse & Wine Bar.
Since I last checked in so much has happened. Some good, some bad, some sad, but by the grace of God we still stand despite what ever challenges faced.
On December 22 we closed Third Perk Express :-( It was a hard decision to make but it needed to be done. Honestly it just was not working for us. This is due to many reasons. Number One libraries are built for people to come in to receive free services. Many patrons of the library could not afford a cup of premium coffee. Number two we simply could not support two struggling businesses. I found myself splitting resources that really could be dedicated to one space. Our full service café had more earning potential so we decided to refocus on growing the downtown store and put the library to sleep.
Do not fret. We plan to grow again very soon and we will keep you posted on just how we will make this happen, so stay tuned.
We expanded our food and beverage selections. To make sure your experience is top notched, we now have a bar which offers wines and spirits. Our customers go crazy over our signature cocktails. We are now open on Sundays and we serve a great brunch. We have rave reviews on our fried green tomatoes and salmon patties. Come check us out. We are now open on Sundays from noon till 4pm.
We have new additions to our family since I last checked in. My family tree continues to grow. As you know I am proudly called G by my grandchildren. Speaking of my grandchildren I am actively trying to get more time in with my grandchildren. Kids grow up so fast and I am missing so much. I am working hard at gaining more balance between work, business and family.
And as for me. I can now admit that I have lost a piece of myself over the past three years. I am working towards getting back to me. Spending time just with me. Taking time to take care of me. On this journey I can now recognize that those folks that I love mean the world to me and I miss them like crazy.
I would not change walking this path, but as I walk this path I have to remember to stop to love; stop to rest and practice self care; stop to laugh; stop to live; and to stop to give thanks. I am so very grateful today. I just thought I would share. Juanita-Michelle
Since I last checked in so much has happened. Some good, some bad, some sad, but by the grace of God we still stand despite what ever challenges faced.
On December 22 we closed Third Perk Express :-( It was a hard decision to make but it needed to be done. Honestly it just was not working for us. This is due to many reasons. Number One libraries are built for people to come in to receive free services. Many patrons of the library could not afford a cup of premium coffee. Number two we simply could not support two struggling businesses. I found myself splitting resources that really could be dedicated to one space. Our full service café had more earning potential so we decided to refocus on growing the downtown store and put the library to sleep.
Do not fret. We plan to grow again very soon and we will keep you posted on just how we will make this happen, so stay tuned.
We expanded our food and beverage selections. To make sure your experience is top notched, we now have a bar which offers wines and spirits. Our customers go crazy over our signature cocktails. We are now open on Sundays and we serve a great brunch. We have rave reviews on our fried green tomatoes and salmon patties. Come check us out. We are now open on Sundays from noon till 4pm.
We have new additions to our family since I last checked in. My family tree continues to grow. As you know I am proudly called G by my grandchildren. Speaking of my grandchildren I am actively trying to get more time in with my grandchildren. Kids grow up so fast and I am missing so much. I am working hard at gaining more balance between work, business and family.
And as for me. I can now admit that I have lost a piece of myself over the past three years. I am working towards getting back to me. Spending time just with me. Taking time to take care of me. On this journey I can now recognize that those folks that I love mean the world to me and I miss them like crazy.
I would not change walking this path, but as I walk this path I have to remember to stop to love; stop to rest and practice self care; stop to laugh; stop to live; and to stop to give thanks. I am so very grateful today. I just thought I would share. Juanita-Michelle
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