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!
I Got You, Babe
Him: I got flowers in the spring I got you to wear my ring
Her: and when I’m sad, you’re a clown and if I get scared, you’re always around
Her: so let them say your hair’s too long ‘cause I don’t care, with you I can’t go wrong
Him: then put your little hand in mine there ain’t no hill or mountain we can’t climb…
(I Got You, Babe-Sonny and Cher)
Am I hearing a song implant all around the market, right at this moment, with this lyric/song? Go ahead…you can sing it…
I have a best friend who I have had the pleasure of being his best friend, since third grade. A fellow West Ender, a life long, cooler than cool pal, who, even miles away, and years under our belts, is still my most trusted pal.
I think that we have a sixth sense when one of us needs to make the other laugh, or go to bat for the other, or just get over the rough spots.
One of the things that we do, to make the other laugh, is to text song lyrics, when we think the other most needs it. Today, I got this lyric…so, of course, we continued to text until we got the whole song, and as expected, in the end, I was smiling. And feeling connected. And knowing that no matter what, the people who have been with you, from beginning to the end, are your people.
Exactly how I feel, as I manage this market. We all have become like family…customers, vendors, YMCA…a circle of old time pals. We support, we encourage, we laugh, and we help…
Like a life long pal…this market is for you, whenever you need us, the most! Let us take over, make your shopping easier. Your load a bit lighter. Let us put that song in your heart, right when you need it the most…
Go ahead…place your order. Let us do the rest. You are our song lyrics…let us complete your song…
Peace, Love, Stay Groovy…
Cosmic Pam