We all have 24 hours in a day, and “The Schnitzer way” is to maximize those hours and seize the day!
And so, we began with an early morning bike ride, followed by a breakfast of champions (eggs, bacon, coffee). Heading to The Central West End of St. Louis, a lovely, walking area with shops, restaurants, and gorgeous old buildings, we ducked into the Candle Fusion (https://thecandlefusionstudio.com) to create individual hand-made candles from a mixture of our chosen scents.
Waiting for our candles to cure, we walked to my new favorite restaurant, The Taste of Lebanon, (http://tasteoflebanonstl.com) for over-the-top-delicious lentil soup, baba ganoush, and dolmades. We also perused an old bookstore, a soap-making place, and the three levels of exhibits at the World of Chess (https://worldchesshof.org) where the largest chess piece stands proudly at the front door. Yes, it has a Guinness Book of World Records certificate! Our candles turned out wonderfully.
Soon after, we headed to a team appreciation party, hosted by the Bike Stop Café, (https://www.bikestopcafes.com) where we met new friends and ride sponsors, as well as indulging on delicious wraps, guacamole, and hand-made muffins. To shower appreciation upon the team members, the owners gifted us goodie bags filled with wonderful ride-related gifts (in mine: Untapped pure Vermont maple syrup, Chamois Butt’r, Golden Bicycle Soap by the Slice, and a bumper sticker).
Our final stop of the busy day was the Scheidegger Center (http://www.lindenwood.edu/j-scheidegger-center-for-the-arts/) where we loved our first experience of Postmodern Jukebox (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postmodern_Jukebox), an enormously talented group of musicians, singers, and dancers. After their long encore, we headed home to relive the day in conversation.
Tip: get the most out of every day, as if it’s a good cup of coffee: good to the last drop. I shared links to help and inspire.
Aloha🌺,
Denise
