Shockoe Bottom in Photos

I just got a new camera (Canon Powershot SX100is - 8 megapixels, 10x real zoom with 3x digital zoom) which I am in love with. As an homage to my new camera, here are a few photos of Shockoe Bottom, one of my favorite Richmond areas.

17th St. Farmers Market

Thursday the 17th marked the 2008 opening of the 17th Street Farmers Market. While I didn't make it to that first day open, I was able to spend an hour enjoying the outdoor market today. At 75 and sunny, today was a beautiful day to wander around Schockoe bottom and talk with local farmers and artisans.

The market wasn't as crowded as it is later in the season by either vendors or buyers, but the extra space and time meant that today's market felt almost like a family affair. Those who were there got to chat while enjoying not only an outdoor market but a musician whose piano playing was amplified throughout the market space.

I bought a dozen fresh brown eggs and a jar of homemade copper kettle cooked apple butter.

I'd love to meet you in person.

As I mentioned last week, I am a grad student at the VCU Brandcenter and I am working on my thesis right now. At this very moment, I am looking for people who might be willing to give me their opinions on a variety of things. If you have a point of view on any of the following, please let me know!

1. Do you like to buy American-made products?

2. Are you a big NASCAR fan?

3. Do you think that you have really strong American values?

4. Do you practice a religion, and can you tell me how that religious practice fits into your everyday life?

5. Can you tell me what you're focusing on in this coming election?

6. Will you speak with me about where you see America's place in relation to the rest of the world?

If you would be willing to give me half an hour of your time this week, I will meet you at the Brandcenter at your convenience, and will provide you with food and my everlasting gratitude.

Thanks!

4/19/08: Thanks to everyone who participated in my project! My thesis is now finished.