‘Common Good Soup Kitchen’, ‘Southwest Harbor’ (‘Acadia’), Maine — Revisited (& Better Than Ever).

by Anura Guruge
on February 24, 2024


Click images to ENLARGE.

The live (v. good) music.

Happened to be the Executive Director’s 60th birthday —
which made it even MORE special
(especially as I had celebrated my 63rd birthday with them).





My first encounter with them, which was enormously uplifting was in 2016. I felt an immediate, deep & profound connection — & their mission resonated with me. I think every town in the U.S. should have a ‘Common Good’. I RAVED about them just last week ahead of my latest trip to ‘Acadia’ because I was hoping to make it to their (now) weekly Wednesday night dinner.

I made it & it made MY WEEK.

The meal was outstanding, the company outstanding & the ambiance divine. So much goodwill, caring and camaraderie. We need more of this. I really, really enjoyed it.

This is such a great inspiration. I want a ‘Common Good’ NEAR ME. I am trying to work out how I can make it happen.



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