I recently went back East to visit family and friends. I discovered that “home” no longer felt so homey. By the end of my trip I was looking forward to coming back to Spokane. What is it about this place that has caused me to shift my perception of home? In short, it is our sense of community.

Back East my rural childhood romping grounds that used to be surrounded by beautiful farm land are now fractured into plots that giving birth to confusing mazes of suburban sprawl. The American dream except for the reality that no one in my neighborhood dares talk to each other anymore. There is occasional gossip but people don’t put forth the effort to build lasting relationships. They hide inside their mini-mansions and keep shut up inside their centrally-aired shelters.

So now that I’m back, I’m craving a taste of what makes my new home so special. Some of you loyal Spovangelites may remember my debut article, “A Sobering Search for Love.” You commented that we should organize a social event at the Main Market Co-op (44 W. Main). Being the the blog of action that we are here at the Spovangelist, we worked with partners at the co-op to bring you this experience a few months later. This Friday, September 24 we will be hosting “Mingle at the Market,” an awesome opportunity to meet people in Spokane who are interested in what the Main Market has to offer.

 

The Spovangelist has a cadre of contributors and this post from a talented scribe called The Revelator adds to the depth of one of Spokane's best blogs. I hope tonight's event is well-attended and you can read the rest of the post HERE.

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