albeit on a small scale.
The intimate, full service health food store I've been
managing for 2 years on this tiny little barrier island has
been taken over by a discounter.
The fresh Organic Produce - Gone The only organic vegetarian
deli on the Island - including soups, salads, sandwiches,
fresh vegie juices and pure food smoothies - Gone The
specialty health and body care items our locals and tourists
have come to depend on - Gone. The herbal apothecary
including a vast and wonderful liquid extract selection and
teas - Gone Homeopathy - Gone
Replaced by discount Vitamins and Groceries. A warehouse
store. They even blocked the Chi by installing fixtures in
the front window. No one can see in, no one can see out.
No more Juice Bar where folks gathered to discuss Island
goings on, world matters, music or anything else that came
to mind. No more tables and chairs for tourists to drink
their water or nosh on snacks in between Island activities.
No more incense, aromatherapy, candles, wind chimes, artwork
and spiritually oriented greeting cards.
My heart is breaking. Ellen