We walk a lot, especially Elle and River. They seem to be really good at meeting people, or drawing them in. Today, outside the co-op there was an amazing cellist plucking at my heartstings. I struck up a small conversation with him that I hope to continue tomorrow at the farmer’s market. I could have listened to him all day, so that dollar I gave him was worth it, even if I could have used it elsewhere.

Then at the park, one of the many folks Elle has met, came up and re-introduced himself. We got to chatting and I learned that his wife had come to Port Townsend originally through Centrum’s workshops. As they live right next to the park she walked over and we had a great conversation about poetry. She happens to be friends with Sam Hamill and Marvin Bell. I shouldn’t be surprised that such conversations are randomly possible in Port Townsend parks, but I can still be amazed.

The only thing that might top that was the meal we ate tonight, almost entirely from our garden. The fence is near completion, and an arbor, pergola and wood-fired oven are on the way.