The Weblog
The local foods movement is alive and well in Champaign County! Here are some updates on other projects while we finalize our virtual market:
Local Producers Map:
Our local producers map is ready for publication and you will soon be able to find it on gochampaign.com. Copies will be distributed around the community, in the local telephone book, and other “hangouts”. The guide lists the location and contact information for nearly 50 local producers within our county. The map was a project of the Local Food Council and printed with the help of some local sponsors including the Monument Square District, Champaign Bank, the Community Improvement Corporation, the Chamber of Commerce, the Farm Bureau and others. It is a great start to finding a local source for Champaign County’s finest!
He's Gone
Nothin’ left to do but smile, smile, smile…
(He’s Gone-Grateful Dead)
I’m not going to lie…it’s been a week! It’s been a day in, day out, big huge irritation. Daily. Testing my patience. Making me practice my big smiles. Testing my ability to just stay calm.
Nothing huge or earth shattering, but sure enough…each day. Smile.
I have a good friend who tells us to put it in a bubble and let it go. Just as I did, I was sending another bubble, and another….it was a free for all of bubbles. Music festival like bubbles.
So, yes….smile, smile, smile. It helps. Turn up the music, chat with a friend, laugh, dance, pour a glass of wine….whatever calms you after a week like this. Just let that stuff go. Pronto! Smile!
It’s so nice to know that after a week like this, easy street is just one block away, with kindness very near.
That’s what our little local market is all about. Helping you smile, giving you a break, making it all easy. Groovy. Steady.
I am opening the market for the week. Take advantage of all we have to offer!
Peace, Love, and Forever Grooviness…
Cosmic Pam