Call it destiny, we are in the city of it!

As always, some food for thought, this time by David Tracy: "Yes, the earth is in drastic shape, and OK, we're all going to die, but no, we will not in the meantime be driven into becoming dour, hand-wringing, finger-wagging scolds. We will have fun an we will save the planet at the same time. Why? As pursuits they go well together."

My evening was spent at Stonegate Pizza, where I sipped on coffee and participated in a discussion with neighborhood activists who were in no need of the caffeine I indulged in.

We're planning some extra special events for the South Tacoma Market, and I'm feeling gratitude for having such an amazing steering committee and community making it all happen.

So what happens when a bunch of visionaries with a sense of humor meet a community brimming full of vitality and energy? The South Tacoma Farmers Market that's what!

Posters are hot off the press, be looking for the morning in South Tacoma scene to be plastered all over the neighborhood along with our Rodeo Barn Dance and Fun Run propoganda.

As a general overview, it's a time of expansion here for the market staff, volunteers, and interns. We're dreaming of the season to come and we're all overwhelmed by hopes and fears. Personally, I'm coming to terms with how busy my summer days are going to be.

And from my experience working for the Tacoma Farmers Market last year I can guarantee we'll be in for a bit of it all. But that's what makes the market so potent and intimate, and what called me to continue on after a back-breaking season as the Volunteer Coordinator at 6th Avenue and Broadway last year. It's hard, dirty work...but it's for the cause closest to many of our hearts. And indeed to many of our bodies, because how well do we know what our food is all about here in the 253 and how much more do we have to learn? We're certainly on the right track!

My intentions tonight are for abundance in the coming year: for those of us that are working to connect the urban community with their growers and for all that are hoping to participate in the creation of a farmers market culture here in Tacoma. My heroes are truly those I interact with everyday.

Moments

Astro turf on the corner of 6th Avenue and Sprague. Gotta love that.

More inspirational updates to come, urban farmers, hazelnut farmers, Tacoma and Pierce County beauty all around.

Enjoy the sun out there!