They like me, they really like me!

When I'm delving into my creativity, holed up for hours at my desk, with the voices of my favorite creatures bantering in my head, at times I forget to get up and stretch  my legs. When I finally take notice, I saunter down a country road toward the heart of town in Vashon. There are a few little boutiques, cafes, eateries, and such, but the go-to place for me will always be The Vashon Pharmacy.

VP isn't what its name implies. One might believe that VP is a supplier of headache meds, cough syrup, and the occasional sleeping aid. While VP does supply these things, they have proven to be motley establishment. Vashon Pharmacy is a sweet, cozy, country store that sells local wares, clothing, toys, books, kitchenware. They have a few blokes who will put in a new watch battery and size your watch for free.  In fact, the vibe hearkens to a better time, when local stores drew in the community, and the owners knew the customer's names. I feel like I've walked into a scene from Little House on the Prairie or Anne of Green Gables (just on a grander scale) when I visit VP.

This last visit, I was able to visit with one of the owners, and after sampling a piece of delectable home-made dark chocolate, they decided to add Hoagie & Katie to their book collection! I was floored when they offered to buy six copies right off the bat! Hoagie & Katie...coming soon to your friendly, neighborhood, country store!

Thanks, Amy!
http://vashonpharmacy.com/