Dec 16, 2012
At Ann Arbor’s Falling Water, Themes of Peace and Gratitude Resonate This Holiday SeasonBy Lizzy AlfsAnnArbor.com

Ann Arbor, MI – When Jim Johnston recalls his 24 years of operating Falling Water on Ann Arbor’s South Main Street, one word comes to mind: gratitude.

“I’ve always thought about (Falling Water) as a gift in my life, and I’ve tried to honor that as best I can,” he said about his years as a store owner.

For many people, feelings of gratitude and peace are easily forgotten during the hectic holiday season. That’s why Jim and his daughter, Jessica Johnston, decided to erect a “peace wall” inside the store’s window at 213 S. Main St. this year.

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