When I shop at the local farmers' market, my first stop is Farmer Al's stand, pictured left. His blueberries are the perfect bite while making my rounds. Truthfully, though, it's the running commentary that keeps me dropping by every Wednesday. You never know what he'll say. Sentences typically start with, "young people these days..." or, "this is a democracy, buy as many pints as you want..." Blueberries are the main attraction here, but you might also find specialty greens, tomatoes, red onions, or Al's own blueberry drink at 25 cents per cup. A few copies of Farmer Al's Seeds of Wisdom are usually for sale, too, full of stuff that makes me smile. For example, "Don't plant peas and expect to harvest potatoes."
Lately I've been collecting pictures of my favorite people and places. After six wonderful years of living in the Boston area, I find myself preparing for a big trip. Not to the Middle East, which was seeming a real possibility. And not a permanent move, at least for now. Rather, a long pause in a place where people actually breath the seasons. Undoubtedly, it will be a turning point. As someone wise once said, "The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become." More trip details in an upcoming post, but it is Wednesday and I am out of blueberries. -sy
hi suzie! this is eunice kim from boston (CCFC)... I was surfing through the web and came across your blog! how are you?! i don't think your gmail account works anymore... drop me a line and let me know what you're up to... [email protected]
Posted by: eunice | August 21, 2007 at 02:14 AM
Suzi, you are very brave! We are waiting for your news during "that trip"! Mike
Posted by: Mike | August 22, 2007 at 10:45 PM
Great minds think alike. Here's my own blog post about Farmer Al:
http://teaandfood.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Aaron | October 16, 2007 at 11:19 AM