Today's warm temperature, along with the cloudless blue sky and an ever-longer day, suggest that maybe it's time to pack away the sweaters and - finally - don brighter clothing. No more drab grays and blacks!
The colors of spring are vibrant and rejuvenating. Bold red tulips and vivid hyacinths make their mark within a sea of bluebells... Looking closely, I see newly sprouted lettuce leaves displaying deep burgundies and an array of green. The possibility of growing food is far more real.
On Sunday, I helped staff a Sustainable Ballard table at an Earth Day event hosted by a neighborhood church. Later, at the farmers market, a couple recognized a fellow tabler and me as we sat drinking tea at a sidewalk table. The woman was inspired by the sermon about local food and the information we provided, and went to the market in search of fresh-grown carrots. We explained about how eating locally also means eating seasonally, and that carrots would be available before too long, but meanwhile, there's some really tasty asparagus!
Her enthusiasm was genuine and I welcomed the opportunity to share information about local food with someone so willing to learn.
I so love being warm!
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