Holmes Public Library

After lunch we visited the quaint downtown area of Chatham where we found a shop called Unique Things. They are so right! Everywhere you looked was something to fall in love with. I finally decided on the Gurgling Cod pitcher. Founded in the 1960’s. It’s designed to trap air in the fish’s tail which makes the cod “burp” or “gurgle” when it’s tipped to pour.
Our next stop was the Brewster General Store, the Heart of Brewster since 1866. The building, with its crooked wooden floors seemed to only be heated by a big pot belly stove in its center. It was circled by various chairs and benches and I could envision the shop keeper sitting while waiting for customers. Or patrons of the druggist waiting while he prepared their orders. The store was filled with New England nostalgia and you could tell the employees/owners were very proud of their store.
Our last stop was at Marion’s Pie Shop where we picked up our supper of Chicken Pot Pie, Seafood Casserole and Parker House rolls. Oh! And a Hermit cookie for nostalgic reasons. Hermits are a strongly spiced cookie with raisins or currants, chopped nuts and covered with icing. Memories!Read more