I find airports to be fascinating, as many people do. There are so many people from all over the world crossing paths for brief moments, then they're off to their own destinations. The conversations you have will most likely never be continued. The understanding of other's lives and circumstances is gleaned from short snippets of a staccato existence. There is a sense of community in that you're all in transit, sharing this space and time. Juxtaposed to this -though no less fascinating - are local farmer's markets. People gather, pick up conversations where they left them, bring their families and even pets, and share a little more of their lives with each other each week. The community begins to take shape as stories and experiences are shared and pieced together. Strangers become acquaintances, and acquaintances become friends.
Well, we're still far from being veterans at the Farmers Market, but we're feeling a little less like strangers and a little more like friends. It's nice to recognize faces and to be recognized. Local farmers markets are all about building community, and we're enjoying becoming a part of the Downtown Owosso Farmer's Market community!
Train stations, too, have that chance to meet and build friendships in a transient way. I made some great friends in the train station this week. We may not see each other again until eternity, but we'll rejoice in seeing each other again then. The farmer's market has the advantage of repeated meetings and building community in a unique way which our society in its current form often lacks. The Farmer's Market is worth a visit just from the social point of view!
ReplyDelete