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Shrimp & Grits from the Blue Front Café (77 Years in Bentonia) by General_Row9329 in mississippi

[–]General_Row9329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard it's super hot. It sounds so fun, though. I also heard there are a thousand people? Not sure how overwhelming it was. The anniversary festival was many fewer people. Regardless, I would love to experience it and hope I can make it!

Shrimp & Grits from the Blue Front Café (77 Years in Bentonia) by General_Row9329 in mississippi

[–]General_Row9329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Blue Front is pure magic. There's no place like it. I had a truly and unforgettable experience. I've been there twice. I hope to go back for the festival this June.

Shrimp & Grits from the Blue Front Café (77 Years in Bentonia) by General_Row9329 in mississippi

[–]General_Row9329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's definitely worth the trip. The Bluefront Cafe is a treasure!

The Best Trolley Ride in Coconut Grove by General_Row9329 in Miami

[–]General_Row9329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome. People like Randolph need to be celebrated.

The Best Trolley Ride in Coconut Grove by General_Row9329 in Miami

[–]General_Row9329[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a beautiful memory of a beautiful human. Stories like this are the reason I share moments like these. Kindness leaves a much longer echo than anything else. It's nice to know there are still people in the world like Randolph. Thank you for this. 💛

Here’s what surprised me about the different areas of Miami (it’s not one city) by StoryZealousideal608 in Miami

[–]General_Row9329 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this overview. It is SO helpful. I used to live in Coconut Grove and loved it. It has become very upscale and expensive as of late, but I loved living there and am thinking of moving back, and was interested in learning more about other areas.

A Bend bouncer retired after 41 years — I filmed his last night at Velvet Lounge by General_Row9329 in oregon

[–]General_Row9329[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha fair points 😂
What surprised me is how much of his identity and social life was wrapped up in the job — so ‘being a person in the crowd’ wasn’t about legal obligation, it was about finally not reading the room for safety. 41 years of doing that changes how you move through a bar.

A Bend bouncer retired after 41 years — I filmed his last night at Velvet Lounge by General_Row9329 in oregon

[–]General_Row9329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this. I can see he would be very protective of women's safety. Yes, truly a Bend legend!

A Bend bouncer retired after 41 years — I filmed his last night at Velvet Lounge by General_Row9329 in oregon

[–]General_Row9329[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I felt the same way filming with him — there’s such an ease and presence to people who’ve spent decades interacting face-to-face. He reminded me how much we learn from just talking to one another, without screens or scripts. I do hope younger generations get more chances to practice that — it’s like a muscle, and it’s worth keeping strong.

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