farmdoc's blog post number 541

In Deloraine there are two real estate agencies next door to one another. On the face of it, that’s crazy. But on closer scrutiny it benefits both agencies. Because they’re adjacent, prospective customers are more likely to visit both. For the same reason, car dealerships are often cheek-by-jowl. And if you’re buying electronics in central London, Tottenham Court Road’s where you go. As it is with businesses, so it is with people. When those with like interests connect, their ideas and enthusiasm and inspiration are reinforced. Everything goes up a notch. Likely many notches. To the common good. In this internet age, connection’s easy. Including topic-specific blogs. Like darling Kate’s Foxs Lane blog dedicated to her love of craft. According to Foxs Lane profile: baking, crochet and sewing. But also drawing and screen-printing. And mothering. Judging by Foxs Lane’s comments, Kate’s craft interests are shared by lots of other people out there. And they’re kind and generous to, and supportive of, Kate. So everyone benefits. Foxs Lane began last 23 June. Since then – via the blog, but also by phone and in person – I’ve seen Kate blossom. She’s found herself. And how. As a result, she benefits. And so too does every one around her. It’s the bucket principle, of course. I feel blessed that Kate’s my daughter. If you don’t know why, just read any Foxs Lane post. And while you’re there, enter the giveaway. But hurry – you only have until 22 October.