Today, we will go to the Greenbelt to look at a newly installed feature, which is inspirational rocks. We are also going to the Activity Center to see some kids creating rocks. We are being catered by L’oca D’oro of Austin. Our entertainment is Simon and Garfunkel.
Brunch menu
Fresh Mozzarella, blistered shishito, marinated & roasted okra, lemon-tomato curd
Beet Cashew Dip, seeded lavash, sumac
Confit Magic Molly Potatoes, chevre, arugula, blueberry
Panzanella, grilled peach, focaccia, pesto, stracciatella
Polpette, Waygu brisket & heritage pork meatballs,
tomato jam, pecorino, oregano
Bacon, house-smoked thick-cut Iberico pork
Egg Salad Toast, miso, sourdough brioche, chives
Porchetta Sandwich, focaccia, Boggy Creek arugula, olive pesto,
preserved lemon aioli
French Toast Stick, cherry sorghum, raspberries, whipped mascarpone
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe, pink peppercorn, pecorino Romano
Radiatore, pistachio fonduta, cured & grilled lion’s mane, sunchoke tamari
Spaghetti Carbonara, pancetta, chili crisp, grana padano
So get on the bus.
In April 2020, we visited some rocks that had been placed in the Greenbelt by some anonymous folks as a way to cheer up others during the pandemic.
April 2020.
April 2020
April 2020
Now there is a place where you can leave a rock or take a rock.
The other side of the display.
A close-up of some rocks.
A distance shot of the feature.
Rocks are being made at the Activity Center
The rocks before conversion.
After a child’s hand.
I hope you enjoyed the brief trip. Sit back and enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a super week. Here is Simon and Garfunkel with I Am A Rock
Fiction Favorites 
Dear John
children in our village paint pebbles from the beach and sell them to tourists from doorstep of their homes.
We have a few painted pebbles in our garden which make us smile.
Wishing you a happy Sunday
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thank you for sharing that information. I’ll bet there are some sweet pebbles created by the children. I hope you have a great week F4oC.
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During the pandemic, this gave people a creative outlet while passing the time. Do you find the tradition is still being utilized?
I’ll have the Carbonara. It’s been a long time since I’ve had one done right!!
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The rock installation is new so it looks like the tradition will continue. One Carbonara coming up. 😁
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Great, I’m starved!
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Oh yes! Oh yes! oh YES!
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What a fun walk, John. Our yard is covered with rocks, but they’re not as beautiful as the ones you’ve featured. Nice to hear Simon and Garfunkel chime in – brings back memories. I hope your Sunday is perfect. 😊
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Thank you, Gwen. Let’s hope both our Sundays are perfect. 😁
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Really cool how the original good deed has evolved.
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I thought so too. Thanks, Charles.
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As always, I’m impressed by the creativity and fun that is promoted in your area, John. Such a wonderful way to celebrate life and bring people out to see what’s happening. I especially loved this idea — totally rockin’!!! (Sorry. Couldn’t help myself.)
Thanks for sharing, and hope you have a great day! 😀 ❤
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Thank you, Marcia. Totally rockin’ is how I think of it too. 😁
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I find rocks like these left randomly in the park. They always make me smile. Painting them looks like a fun activity.
I’ll go with the Spaghetti Carbonara
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I think it is an excellent way to get kids involved in thinking of others. Thanks, Dan.
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Fun walk today, John. Many schools in our area have a big rock out front. During the school year they’ll paint different messages. I enjoy reading them. Great tune from S&G! I love their music! Wishing you a peaceful Sunday.
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Thank you, Jill. Much peace to you and family.
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Hi John, the idea of painted rock messages really took off during Covid. It’s nice that people enjoy them so much.
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I think so too, Robbie. I hope you have a peaceful week.
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You too, John. I think your chances of peace during the week are higher 🤣
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Could be. 😁
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I hid an inspirational rock in the garden of our last house before we moved. I wonder if the new owners have found it yet.
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If they have you would think they would let you know. What a fun idea, Vera.
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Gotta love the rock messages and the people who create them. Thanks for the spaghetti and the fitting song.
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Thanks for the visit. 😊
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What a wonderful community idea! I’ll have the French toast stick, please. (Sweet tooth wins out again.)
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Sweet in the morning is always a good idea. 😁
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I think so! 😀
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🍩 This is why a chocolate donut was invented.
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Yum!
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I think that is so lovely. We should do that where I live. 🙂
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Might be fun. 😁
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T)ell me, have you ever tried any of these restaurants? Just curious!
As for the rocks, I love that this practice has spread all over the place. It’s a beautiful gesture.
What beautiful harmonies these two had!
(Sorry for the bombardment in comments. I am catching up and WP has decided I can no longer comment on your blog but must go through the Reader! You and another blogger, at this point. Sigh.
Have a marvellous Sunday!
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Yes I have tried some. Not this one though. The rocks are a great way to spread goodwill. You are the second who says they can’t comment. What happens?
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Nice! They are lovely. Something crappy is going on with WP again. 🙄
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I have a list of the top 39 restaurants in Austin so I choose from that list.
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You are an organized fella!
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What a fabulous idea for the community! Inspired, really! We might adapt that here if God forbid we have to be sequestered again. I think I’ll have the egg salad toast today – sounds delicious.
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Interesting, John, and nice to see kids working creatively. The song from Simon & Garfunkel (my favorite duo) is appropriate for this post.
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Thank you, Tim. Glad you enjoyed the post and the music.
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I love painted rocks. A man at a coffee shop we frequent painted a picture of our little dog Lia on a rock and gave into us. Very special. The perfect song once again!
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What a special thing to do, Darlene. A treasure for sure. Glad you liked the song choice.
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Seems like a fun little distraction. There was a group here that hung random bells for people to find and keep for a few years.
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That sounds cute. I would like to find a bill out in the forest.
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I love, love this! My class will be painting rocks, too. Our local police station has a similar ‘leave a rock, take a rock’ display. It really does make people feel good.
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That is so nice, Jennie. I’ll bet the kids love to do it too.
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They do. Win-win.
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For sure
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Love this, John 🙂 This makes me want to pull out my paints and decorate some more rocks for the trail!
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What a fun thing to do. Yes you should. Thanks, Denise.
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It is such a thrill to find a painted rock, and what a great idea to have an entire area devoted to them. Very enjoyable visit, John. Now to sit down to my French Toast Stick…mmm-mmm!
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Thank you, Lois. French toast sounds super.
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What a fantastic idea! We need more community rock gardens like this. I love it!
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I agree, Mae. Thank you.
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Think I’ll pass on the food The way my stomach feels right now, it would be like eating a rock.
I like the inspirational rocks, and that kids continue to make them.
Thanks for the tour, John!
I love that song! Wow! Hey, I didn’t know those guys were ever that young! 😉
🐂 🪨⧗ 🜘✗ 🐂
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I’m their age and never knew I was that young either. You have a different OX showing for sure. I’ll try this 🐂 👀X 💣X 🐂
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Uh huh!
A hug and a kiss, hug hug kiss, 💥kiss, hug kiss.
Works for me!
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What a nice idea! Now that the Pandemic is over (well, mostly), it’s nice to continue the good wishes. And these are such good keepsakes!
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Thank you, Debbie. I so agree with you.
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Lovely idea and doesn’t cost a lot of money, just a little imagination by the kids. Thanks for brunch and music!
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Thank you for coming with us, Jo. I hope you have a super week.
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Armed with a plate full of Magic Potatoes (the name won me over), I love how you . . wait for it . . rocked this post Boss. If I HAD to choose, Imma go with the painted rocks.
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Thank you, Marc. Yes, painted rocks are the way to go.
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Thank you for always providing.
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They go well with Magic Potatoes
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Yes!
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What fun! My grandkids love to paint on rocks! Thanks for sharing, John.
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It is fun. Thanks, Jan
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I remember that walk from 2020. What a fun activity for both kids and adults – such pretty rocks.
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Thank you, Teri. 😁
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These are wonderful, John. I love this little practice – I’m not sure we have a rock garden near us, but people leave rocks on our walking trail for inspiration. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for sharing this bit of good news, Barbara.
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Great idea, dear John, especially in a dull urban environment. These stones would suit for Moscow, our far industrial districts. 🍻🍻🍤🍤🍤
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Maybe someone should tell them about the stones. 😁
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