Monday through Friday, I drive the same way to and from work. So, why did seeing Ken's Corner Grille on Atlanta Road conjur memories for me today? It took me back almost ten years ago when Robert and I took our dear friend Laura Rossiter for a midnight dinner after an evening at Crystal's on the Square.
I met Laura when i wandered into her shop Alchemy while on a shopping adventure in the Marietta Square. She was so knowledgeable about different stones and metals, and had the best unique jewelry creations by local artists. Laura was such a unique lady, warm and engaging to all who entered her doors. One of my favorite things about Laura's shop is that she always kept a 'Wish List' for her customers to help make the selection process by husbands or significant others easy as pie! (Now that's a smart business lady!)
It was Laura who hired Robert's first band Premonition to play their first gig during a First Friday on the Marietta Square. I wrote about it all of those years ago on another of my blogs. Click here. She was so kind to all of us and I declared her to be my very favorite shoppe on the Square.
As many know, it is challenging to maintain a small business, even on a fabulous location such as the Square. After moving her business to another location, she eventually closed shop. I saw her once after that at another mainstream mall store, and wished that I would have done a better job keeping in touch.
And so I searched Facebook for Laura, and got excited to find her. I hurriedly clicked 'Add Friend' hoping that I could catch up with her soon. I scrolled down the page.... I couldn't believe my eyes....
It is with deep sadness that I must say that Laura passed away on Friday at about 2:30 PM. There will be no service.I am sorry dear friend. I pray that your days were happy. You were a light in this world whose memory will live on.
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