The Surest Sign of Spring

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Hurray! The Fairport Farmer's Market opens for the season today! That means:
  • sticky buns

  • cinnamon rolls

  • cheap fruits and vegtables

  • beautiful flowers

  • seeing friends just out of hibernation after the long winter
I'm up at 6:01am, just raring to go!

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