One day as I was out and about running errands, I spotted a new vegan restaurant in a shopping center I’ve often passed through. Although I’m not a vegan, I was curious about it and thought I’d check it out. Turns out, that this super hip and chill vegan spot called CLTRE is a whole mood. The customer service was warm, welcoming, and inviting, and the vegan waffle and incredible coffee I ordered (and practically inhaled) were the best. Plus, the artwork, décor, and reading material at this place was like nothing I’d ever seen in Virginia Beach before. I was very excited to learn about CLTRE, and I hope they continue to do well. Even if you’re not a vegan, I believe you can still find something on the menu that will interest you. If you’re in the Hampton Roads area and looking for a great spot to grab a bite, head into CLTRE and enjoy!
About a year ago, I had a dream my dad wanted to talk to our family about something serious. I wasn’t sure what he wanted to discuss, but I knew it was something I needed to prepare myself for. Around the time after I had this dream, I remember stopping by my parents place and sensing something was going on that they weren’t telling me. I tried to dismiss what I’d been feeling, but I couldn’t shake it. Something serious was happening. As I returned to my home after visiting them one day, I was in my kitchen washing dishes when a heaviness hit my heart like nothing I’d ever felt before. Something’s wrong with dad. That’s what that dream was about. God, what’s going on? As I continued washing dishes, I started crying and praying. Then in mid-spring, my dad held an unexpected family meeting that would change all our lives forever. He hesitated at first, and as his voice started cracking and he started crying, he said, “Well, I wanted to talk to ya’ll to tell you that I have kidney disea...