When I go to the market on Saturday mornings, my usual routine is to scout out everything before I make my purchases. It's important to see every flower there before I decide which ones want to go home with me.
Not this week. As soon as I spied these peonies I snapped a photo, walked right up, slapped down my 6 bucks, and said "that one please".
After walking the flowers back to the car I went about my customary rounds. Listening, looking, reading, and selecting. I like seeing other people who are excited about the market.
Whether that excitement is about making music, chatting with a friend, seeing a fabulous sign, watching someone count back change, or walking around with with a bag full of asparagus, lettuce, and spinach, makes me no never-mind.
It's all about being out with my people.
Thanks for letting me join you on your visit to the market. I'd have chosen the same bouquet of Peonies...lovely.
Posted by: Joan | 05/12/2015 at 10:16 PM
Can't wait for "my" market in Franklin, MA to start up! It is minuscule compared to yours, but I love it still.
Posted by: Chris Oliveira | 05/13/2015 at 09:38 AM
One of the markets I often go to (in Baltimore) is so big, I try to walk round first but the 'good stuff' may be gone before I'm back round. Things like your peonies. I bought a white peony plant that way this week. First one I saw, had a full blossom & bud, and it was MINE!
Posted by: Maureen | 05/13/2015 at 10:52 AM
I live in Lawrence but have been gone since January. I will be home next weekend and can't wait to get back to the market! Thanks for keeping me updated about our town,
Posted by: Shelly | 05/14/2015 at 06:21 AM
I love the baskets those women take to the market to safely take home their finds. Nice visit.
Posted by: Leslie J. Moran | 05/15/2015 at 08:22 AM