This morning my wife and I were setting up her craft show table. It was interesting to watch how folks set up their displays, getting ready to open up to the marketplace. One of our neighbors, PaintingLizard, brought lots of cool stuff.
Moving things around, tweaking their displays, looking at other vendors to get ideas. Putting their personality and talents on the table, hoping someone will like what they have to offer.
The vendors quickly become friends and create a community amongst themselves. Some are quite engaging, some a bit less – but there’s a common thread.
At first, the tables get a few visitors here and there. Patience is a key.
As the earliest visitors come by, the folks behind the table almost want to run over and give them a hug in excitement that someone stopped by.
Eventually, the place is packed. Friendships are made. Community is built. One lady walked by our table silently smiling. She came back a few minutes later with a few friends. Ah, the power of a seemingly silent community member.
Reminds me of the blogosphere.
Oh, the stories in this marketplace, behind these tables, behind your blogs.
See you at the next show?
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