Lee, It is unfortunate you haven't had the experiences that many of us have at Lord's (both the store and what was Ruthie's Diner)! I think any retail store in a small community that survives for 73 years must be doing something right! And sometimes the convenience and personal service was more "valuable" than the price. In regard to Ruthie's Diner (opened April 2012) it was homemade and fresh food, not what you describe, so I assume your visit to the counter was from some years back. Sadly, you must not have experienced Ruthie's Diner! As one of the "Celebrate Lord's" committee members, I am glad we held an event that all people of Medfield who had a connection to the Kelly family or considered Lord's a special place could attend. Now it is time to say "farewell" to Lord's and "good luck" to the new business, but this is truly the end of an era in Medfield and I'm sad you didn't get to experience what many others did.

I have been living in Medfield, for coming up on 10 years. On the few occasions I've gone inside, I have never been one of many shopping there. Not ever. I am usually one of 6 people in the store, including the staff.I have eaten at the counter once or twice, but the shop doesn't have proper cooking facilities or permits, so it's a hot plate and microwave deal. Other than Medfield logo sporting clothes, there was not an item in their inventory that could not be more easily obtained at a supermarket or at a better-stocked convenience store or hardware store, at more competitive prices I understand that there was a deep emotional attachment to this place, all based on what used to be there, and folks who once owned it or used to work there, but for the time that I have been in town, none of that has been there. When I read about all of the committees and gatherings, all in maudlin celebration of the owners' decision not to keep the business going, and do what all business owners dream of doing one day: RETIRING, I am shocked and sad. How much free time and loneliness do these people have on their hands? I look forward to someone actually putting something into that space that is useful, and contributes more to the charm of this town, than a local business, running at 1/2 speed for over a decade.