To the Editor:
A recent Spout Off was critical of those men and women who gather each morning on the patio of a convenience store on Texas Avenue in Cape May. These people park outside the parking lot because they are very respectful of those going to work. Some of these folks are still working. These people represent the very fabric of this community in that some are professionals in medicine, education, law and real estate, while others have spent a lifetime in the construction trades or in other public service. They share their prospects and experiences while meeting each morning to discuss the events and concerns of the day. This is the modern version of the cracker barrel in the general store of the 1800s. It’s a part of America that is cherished and in many areas is lost forever. However, it’s alive and well in Cape May. We still talk to each other without regard to race, religion, profession or gender. If you can’t find a parking place, it’s because the store is very busy. Get up earlier.
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