Pickin' and Grinnin'

Farm stands brimming with sun-ripened produce.  Summer squash giving way to winter varieties.  Despite difficulties caused by extreme weather, this year's harvest has been very satisfying.  A slow start eventually yielded an abundance of tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, beans and potatoes.  Farmer's market vendors talk about this having been a big year for cabbage and broccoli.  And the peppers have been as big as a large man's fist.  One friend who is an avid gardener has had an extraordinary supply of eggplant.  Larry and I have enjoyed every bite of our locally grown produce.  Many thanks to all who have done the pickin', for these grateful veggie eaters are grinnin'.