Balance at the 1st Street Cafe

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The 1st Street Cafe on Sante Fe, Grants, New Mexico

Grants, New Mexico is a wonderful place to discuss politics.  While New Mexico is a predominantly blue state, Grants faces some very red state issues.  Coal mines and prisons.  Grants is dependent on both.  And so, the chance to speak with Rochelle, the cafe owner of a very popular local restaurant was privilege.  She was concerned for her community and what a democrat led Federal government could mean for jobs and growth.  Though she did not want to taped, she shared her concerns and hopes.  She also served up the best bowl of green chile stew I have had since the last time I came through NM.

She was also kind enough to introduce me to Barbara and Ralph Sabroe.  There have been several articles written about couples whose relationships could not survive their political differences.  Barbara and Ralph are living proof that, not only can a couple survive, they can thrive from separate ends of the political spectrum.  It turns out that respect and a lot of good humor goes a long way.

 

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Balance at the 1st Street Cafe — 5 Comments

  1. Oops, I didn’t expect my previous reply to insta-post, can you delete it?

    If everyone could take turns talking like Barbara and Ralph, the world would be a better place. Too many folks, even married couples, interrupt each other unnecessarily, in my opinion. Wonder how long they’ve been together?

  2. Sweet couple and great to see people giving each other space to have differing opinions. Hugs to you, Julie dear!