I discovered the coolest market today. If you're ever by Westport, go check it out! One of the owners Gianna greeted me at the front door. I told her I was there to buy plant based patties. She took me over to them and introduced me to her husband Lloyd. They shared cooking tips and recipes with me. She even gave my Mom & I a tour and introduced us to some new foods. They even let us try things to see if we liked them. Like the dragonfruit I enjoyed with lunch, oh man it was so delicious! I bought some things that I don't even know what they are, but I remembered how to prepare them 👍🏼

Gianna introduced me to all the staff. The store reminds me of the Cheers theme song, sometimes you want to go where everyone knows your name. I can't wait to go back. Their strawberries are so sweet too🍓

That Joyce Farms chicken is supposed to be really good too. I can't wait to try it. The other gem I found was they have "trafficking-free" shrimp. Yes, that's a big score!

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My Pop built this cabin and while it may not be much it's been my piece of heaven on Earth! It is nestled deep in the woods, neighboring a state park, accessible only by a class 6 dirt road, so I hike in with everything I need. Leaving the modern day amenities at my car down the road. As a child I spent my days catching toads, collecting rocks, gathering berries for Pop to mix in our pancakes, used my creativity to entertain myself and watched the fire at night as my entertainment. We also had cards and board games to play by candlelight (or propane lights), that made for great family bonding. O, and don't forget those stars ✨️ With no light pollution you can see the milky way with your bare eyes. I would sit on the front porch, in those beat up lazy boy chairs for hours. Staring at the stars and enjoying deep philosophical conversations.

This cabin and the beautiful forest surrounding it, taught me a lot. Nature teaches us to slow down, change is necessary,

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