Seasons

Just a few days ago it was summer, suddenly it is fall with hints of winter. I have mixed feelings about this, I relish summer, the long days and warmth, but there is something comforting about the colors of fall and the coziness of preparing for winter. The changes have been most notable for me at the Beaverton Farmers' Market. The produce is dwindling, along with the crowds. My artist and farmer friends are moving on to other things. Shirley has gone to Yuma, Roberta is busy with classes, Cyndi is preparing for a medical procedure, Lisa is doing wedding shows, Denny is enjoying his new gallery venue, Izi ismixing up her shows, our little community is winding down for the year. I enjoy the market, if I were to make a rational decision about participating I wouldn't do it, it will never pay the bills, and setting up and tearing down is plain hard work, but it is a happy place to be and I value the new relationships I have gained as a result of my time there. I don't know how many more weeks I will have there this season, the weather is getting less cooperative by the week. I will miss my friends over the winter, but look forward to a full report in the spring about Paula and her new soul-mate!