Next Pop-up: Sunday, February 4th. 2 to 4 p.m., Journeyman Bike Shop, 110 Claremont Downtown Decatur.
Usually between Christmas and the first day of Spring is quiet, but this year has been different. In addition to the early planting of herb seeds in water jugs, I have been bringing in some new inventory for 2024. Some of these are already available at the Journeyman where about 25 different titles have been available since September.
On Sunday, we'll bringing in another table with some additional books while facilitating a workshop called Monster-in-a-Box. The inventory will reflect the kind of books that we often carry at the Freedom Farmer's Market at the Carter Center but some different ones as well. (Don't worry I plan to return to the Freedom Farmer's Market in the warmer weather).
Monster-in-a-Box Workshop
This workshop is built around my book A Father's Letters: Connecting Past to Present. Most of Destination's regulars know that I write books as well as sell them and this a short book that was inspired by own Monster. Inside the box were letters that my father wrote from 1944-1945 while he was a combat infantryman in Europe. Later (1975-1985) as an accountant in a small Midwestern town he shared more experiences—with candor, wit and wisdom— in weekly letters to his son. From my personal experience I understand that anyone who has such a box could use a little support and information. (Advice is free, but the book is $10) More details can be found here.
Downtown Decatur
One of the goals of Journeyman is build more of community vibe. They sell coffee and snacks, host small events and create a space where people (including children who love Legos) want to hang out. They also sell bicycles, bicycle accessories and bike repair is readily available (except Sunday and Monday). Also, downtown Decatur has free parking on Sundays. There are places for Sunday brunch before the workshop or visit your favorite bars and restaurants afterwards. All are within walking distance of the Journeyman, so you can make an afternoon of it.