Dubious

Should I keep reading this book*? So far, the protagonist has complained that taxi cab drivers in London no longer speak the queen's English, because her driver didn't have the Cockney accent she expected. Then she went to a restaurant and ordered steak frite, singular (M's comment is that she must be on a diet, "Just one fry, please"). It's only page 9, and that just a couple of examples.

Otoh, the International Mental and Neurological University Therapists Society convention (IMNUTS) made me laugh.

Yeah, okay, even that's pretty dire. Into the giveaway box it goes. Why are so many mysteries so badly written?

*Auntie Mayhem, Mary Daheim.

Excellent market today

Despite the windy, chilly weather, the MG Spring Garden Market today was a success. We took home more tomato plants than we have in the past, but that's okay, because we brought a lot more TO the market this year. That we sold so many on a less than lovely day is a success in and of itself. Sales were great for the fledgling herb and "other vegetable" areas as well, much to everyone's delight.

Additionally, many people have been working hard to increase the educational and outreach portion of the market. There were more talks, more mini-talks, more signage, an informative newsletter, posters on MG projects, availability of Spanish speakers -- all excellent steps to further community education and outreach, the real MG goals.

I came home with a few peppers (which I expected to buy), some succulents for the front bed (which I had hoped I would find and buy), and two alstromeria (pink/magenta and buff/yellow, which I was happy to buy). I was delighted by the many vendors who came to the market and were clearly happy to be there, like Sam of Sam's Feed & Pet Supply (my personal alfalfa pellet and straw bale source) and Pamela of Cole Canyon Farms, to name just two.

There was a poignancy that all of the MGs felt today, due to the loss of one of our own, Holly Hayes. She had been diagnosed only last June with a rare cancer, and passed away in her sleep just yesterday morning. She had fully intended to be at the market today and work in the volunteer respite area. If anyone wondered why we had leaves of holly pinned to our shirts, well, now you know.