This morning began with a panicked realization that my alarm did not go off and it was time to leave for the market. Thank goodness Ryan heard me scurrying to get ready and woke up to load my car while I finished getting ready. We made it to the market with minutes to spare. Ryan helped me set up the booth, but had other plans for the day, so I worked the market alone. It actually was OK. Traffic was steady and the weather was brisk just like I like it. I almost sold out of my cookies and was able to use the last few remaining morsels as barter for some tasty treats. I traded a bag of cookies for four mini cream puffs from my friends at Cream Puffery...a few more for two delectable pulled pork sandwiches...three more yielded a jar of pickled peppers and four more turned into a beautiful orchid plant from one of my best customers. I could get used to this form of trade. Who needs money? I DO!
I love the sense of community I have developed at the market. The vendors are like a family. I even have developed a handful of regular customers. This makes all the effort worthwhile. It definitely fuels my soul.
Many hugs,
Kathy
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