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🍑 from the hearth 🍑

Dear friend,

I often find myself shuffling between two modes of being: relentless positivity and existential dread.

In a world that praises turmoil and sneers at tranquility, it’s easy to succumb to feelings of hopelessness and despair. And sometimes, I do.

But then I step outside. I hear a lady laugh or watch a palm tree sway, and life feels silly again. In these moments of serendipity, I am reminded that it’s far easier—far more productive—to be in love with all of life’s joys than to be angry at its shortcomings.

I like to keep these everyday slices of heaven—these ordinary little miracles—in my back pocket, easy to grab and hold onto when I’m feeling blue.

Farmers markets are one of those miracles. Amid the piles of produce, rows of artisanal goods, and cornucopias of camaraderie, a pure and simple joy overcomes me, tickling my spirit and senses.

The market is a celebration of craftsmanship and community—a beautiful rebellion against corporate clutter and supermarket subterfuge.

And the sheer number of farmers markets speaks volumes. It tells me that, now more than ever, people crave genuine connection. In an increasingly digital age filled with clickable validation and superficial interactions, there is a collective yearning for real community.

So this week’s postcard is a celebration of farmers markets and all those who bring creativity and connection to their communities. May they inspire us to do the same.

🌞seasonal selections 🌞

• Gerald Stratford aka the King of Big Veg is a Twitter legend and everything I aspire to be in my 70s. His joy for gardening and growing massive vegetables is infectious.

• Fellow crocheters, this is an easy market bag pattern, perfect for storing all your farmers market finds.

• I’ve only just started reading The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World by Joe Keohane, but already I am enamored. It explores the profound benefits of connecting with strangers and how these interactions can enrich our lives.

🍊 spectacular vernacular 🍊

Meraki [may-rah-key] (n.) • Greek

1. the soul, creativity, or love put into something; to put the essence of yourself into your work

When he stepped into the farmers market for the first time, the young boy could immediately sense that each treasure was made, displayed, and sold with Meraki.

⛱️ cozy conversations ⛱️

Weaving connections and building community takes work. How do you nurture and maintain meaningful relationships?

Thanks for reading, and I do hope you have the snuggest of Thursdays. I’m off to the—you guessed it—farmers market this weekend. :)

Until next time, stay cozy.

With warmth and whimsy,

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