April 20, 2004
The Purloined Picture
This is the inside of Constantino's, an astonishing Italian deli in Providence. Had I not been thwarted, I would have absolutely fabulous photos to show you. However, just after I shot a couple and was honing in on a close up of rainbow scoops in a display case, I was tapped on the shoulder and told that I was not allowed to take photographs on the premises. Disappointing. Even the local organic market won't let me take pictures of their tidily stacked fruit. What did I expect?
We were exploring the deli, while we waited for a table (they said it would be forty five minutes) when I was apprehended. I found my buddies in the stunning Italian canned goods department, and one of them wanted to plead my case to the manager. Overt disobedience, and assertiveness are not my strong suits yet, so I was discouraging her proposal, when Robert, the debonnaire tapper, approached us. He apologized for his limit, and said that so much work had gone into creating the unique ambience, that they did not want it copied. (If you look at this picture, you have to promise not to replicate it -- it's the least I can do -- Robert forgot to confiscate my film).
Remember that this is my Abraham-Hicks Group and we practice manifestation, and making the best of situations. We chatted with Robert about his many trips to Milan, and the designing of the store. Although he was unyielding in the no photo area, when we told him that we were on a short lunch break from the conference, he arranged to have us seated immediately. He agreed to pose for a picture outside when we were finished.
I hope that publishing this photo is not an act of ingratitude.
Posted by Dakota at April 20, 2004 06:46 AM