The highlight of this past week was taking a yoga class at the Dayton Arcade. A gem of downtown Dayton since 1904, the Arcade began as a bustling public market and has since been beautifully transformed into a residential, commercial, and innovation hub. About 70 people gathered for the late afternoon class, making for a memorable experience in such a stunning historic setting.
Last Friday, Todd and I headed downtown for a concert at the Levitt Pavilion. After a brutally hot week, the heat dome that had settled over Ohio finally lifted, leaving a perfect summer evening to sit outside and enjoy a concert honoring our nation's veterans. It was a wonderful way to kick off the Independence Day weekend.
My Fourth of July began with a work shift at the farm. The morning was a busy one, with customers stopping by for last minute picnic supplies. Corn on the cob was the favorite, with tomatoes close behind. After my shift, I hurried home for a quick shower and then spent an hour or so chopping vegetables for my "Summer in a Bowl" salad to take to a friend's gathering. Her parties are always a joy because so many of the guests are soccer parents from the days when our sons played together.
A college friend, who could easily have been a preacher, shared this thoughtful message on the Fourth of July. He has always had a gift for bringing people together and reminding us of what matters most.
And finally, no Fourth of July would be complete without the annual hot dog eating contest at Coney Island. God bless America...and Joey Chestnut!
That looks like a great space, it should be full of people and life.
ReplyDeleteIt is a gorgeous space and is being used for all kinds of events. The Arcade was closed for almost 30 years, underwent an extensive renovation, and reopened in 2021. Back in the 1980s I worked downtown and shopped and dined there. So glad it's back!
ReplyDeleteWow, the Dayton Arcade is a stunning building. Your 4th of July sounds like great fun. It's always good to be around friends. I heard the story about the hot dog contest several times and I can't begin to imagine doing that. It makes my stomach do a little jump just thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine eating 84 hotdogs? By the time I finished one, he would be on his 20th! The Arcade is gorgeous and its renovation is helping the downtown revitalization. It's a step in the right direction for Dayton.
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