03-20-2014, 05:20 AM
Wow. What has happened to this place? It is kind of shocking that a question that may have stemmed from some tossed-off asides on my part about the scene at Island Naturals (which I believe adds to the sense of place here) could engender such an odd and vituperative back and forth. This is a topic of bemusement -- not a serious community issue.
As much as I joke about the folks who hang out at Island Naturals, they seem nice and harmless....or at least harmless -- not sure about nice as I haven't interacted with them.
As for suits, you certainly have a point csgray. Anyone who wears a suit does stick out. Even at meetings at the most formal level do not require a suit and you will look odd. If you want to stick out, mission accomplished. It is easier to get away with a tie-dyed shirt than a suit, even in a formal setting. If you want to stick out, wear a suit. Generally speaking, in this culture it is best not to stick out. Ever. Note to self: tone it down a little.
Anyway, I love Island Naturals as they carry things that are not available in other stores, have an interesting produce section, carry ice cream with only 150 calories per pint, and there are those plants outside which is kind of cool. They also have good discounts that rotate by day.
And the people watching is fun. Our hippies are the best. Best in class! Island Naturals for-ev-ah!
As much as I joke about the folks who hang out at Island Naturals, they seem nice and harmless....or at least harmless -- not sure about nice as I haven't interacted with them.
As for suits, you certainly have a point csgray. Anyone who wears a suit does stick out. Even at meetings at the most formal level do not require a suit and you will look odd. If you want to stick out, mission accomplished. It is easier to get away with a tie-dyed shirt than a suit, even in a formal setting. If you want to stick out, wear a suit. Generally speaking, in this culture it is best not to stick out. Ever. Note to self: tone it down a little.
Anyway, I love Island Naturals as they carry things that are not available in other stores, have an interesting produce section, carry ice cream with only 150 calories per pint, and there are those plants outside which is kind of cool. They also have good discounts that rotate by day.
And the people watching is fun. Our hippies are the best. Best in class! Island Naturals for-ev-ah!