Views of the Neighborhood – Inspirational Rocks

~ John W. Howell

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

Picture of an old time school bus

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

 

 

 

 

83 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Inspirational Rocks”

  1. 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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  2. 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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  4. 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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  6. 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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  8. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  19. 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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  21. 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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  23. 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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