Well, It's Alright

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Change is alright. It takes a little while to get used to, but, it's alright. I had to write this morning, because I realized I only have one more week at April Cornell in Spring Lake. The last day we will be open is next Saturday, December 19th. A lot of customers are taking advantage of all the good prices. They will look all around as they are leaving and look me straight in the eye, thank me and give me thier best wishes. It is heartwarming. When asked if I am sad. I answer how can I be sad making all of you so happy with these great prices at Christmas time? One customer said it was surreal, and hard to handle, because the store is her happy place. And boy, did I relate to that! I always thought it was surreal. Of all the places for there to be an April Cornell store, I still can't believe it was in New Jersey. If I picked my five favorite Artists, it would be April. I bought all of her books, bought her clothes and linens and ended up working for her. Wow, I am SO SO So lucky. And, so appreciative of the opportunity. And, now it the end of the line. But, it's alright. Life is full of changes, twists and turns. Who knows what is around every corner? Bring on 2021, I can't wait to see what life brings next! Oh, and by the way,the store is leased for next year. The new owner is enthusiastic and can not wait to open a book store! He is a big Bruce Springsteen fan!!! It is going to be called Thunderoad Books! Which gives me my attitude and tag line for my ending days at the store. "I am pulling out of here to win!". Song of the Day: End of the Line Traveling Wilburys Quote of the day: “Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights.” —Pauline R. Kezer “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” —Lao Tzu

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