Alert and aware that many of the newer shops we’ve visited recently are on the cozy, small side, it was a good change of pace to return to what felt like the wide open spaces at the Elevator Commons site in inner SE .   Shuffleboard anyone??   That’s right, there’s enough space in this semi-industrial setting to reserve space for shuffleboard, a telephone booth, and an elevator.  Thus while the Elevator space isn’t warm and fuzzy, there’s enough unique visual eye candy, including a phone booth, glass elevator,and drop-down garage-like door that opens up to the outdoors to keep most patrons stimulated.   

Discussion-wise, topics during these two sessions included the unexpected passing of a seemingly healthy friend, and how that’s shaken their community of friends;  frustrations at buying a house in order to downsize and age in place; issues with in-laws who grate on your nerves; a comparison of Colorado and Oregon ballot measures on the November ballot; and reflections on the Democrats’ chance to flip the House and/or Senate. 

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