Sometimes things happen for a reason. You don't know why they're happening at the time, but in hindsight, you see the larger picture and realize the universe is really taking care of you.
Our crisis began at 11am December 3rd in Fredericksburg, TX. We were there to celebrate my mom's 60th birthday and our stomachs were pulling us to our favorite bakery, Rather Sweet, for lunch. No, we didn't need to eat at 11, we just needed to see it, breathe it in, and fantasize of what was waiting for us at the end of our shopping excursion.
What waited for us on that little corner on Main St., however, was not just disappointment. It was rage. Fury. Despair. And finally, hopelessness. Deflated, we meandered from shop to shop. Menus in windows mocked us. They teased us. "Ha ha, you can't have what you really want! You pathetic fools."
A third of our party decided to try a burger joint, but as we were entering, something caught Larz's eye... "Free Yogurt." "Hang tight," he said, "it says they have sandwiches next door." We gave him heck, but he said we were going to try it (like it or not) so the boys could get some yogurt.
We ordered our sandwiches with no hopes of anything beyond biting into disgust. But, Oh snap. My veggi sandwich was yum. Add a little swim in the tomato bisque and it was heaven. Gray ordered potato soup of all things and it was seriously fantastic. Everyone agreed that their food exceeded excellent, and then it was time for yogurt. Imagine a yogurt bar like your Cultive or whatnot. Free Dec. 3rd for some reason AND 2 free toppings. I had the EuroTart with raspberries and strawberries and it was the best yogurt I've had, bar none. THANK YOU SWEET MARLEY'S for saving the day. From then on, we could shop happily. Turned around our whole day. BONUS: the back room has games etc. for kids and the courtyard has a play area. No wine served, but you bet it's my new fave.
