One day, we felt cooped up in the house and decided we needed to get outside. We wanted to go somewhere but we were a little cash poor that day—so what to do?
We headed for a locally owned market about a mile from our house- Jenifer Street Market (Jeny St Market). Its distance meant that we could walk or bike to get there. Since this is a small market, we were confident that we could find something to buy for the bit of change dedicated to this expedition.
Walking and biking the streets of your own neighborhood allows for many opportunities to meet people, to notice buildings, trees and businesses you might not have seen before—to just BE a part of your neighborhood.
Jeny St Market is a friendly place. After our initial jaunt became a recurring event, the workers began to recognize our little family when we’d visit. They started to notice our purchasing habits, and to remember stories that they’d heard from us at previous meetings. We became ‘regulars.’
Our trips to Jeny St Market continue to this day, all year round (weather permitting). We love it as a quick destination, where we know we’ll see people we enjoy, and we get a little treat that we like. On the way, we’ll make new friends and discover new secret spaces. And become even more connected to our neighbors.