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<description>Hello! I'm Heather and I'm a bit manic about Tacoma.

I'll probably be blogging about my experiences in Tacoma as they relate to the environment (natural and built), social (in)justice, community building, economic development, bio-diesel, public transit, biking, gardening, home improvement, food & wine, and my little family (me, my fiance, one dog, one cat). This is my first attempt at writing a blog - so please bear with me.

JUNE UPDATE: I am now managing the Tacoma Farmers Market on 6th Ave. Until the market opens on July 15, I will be extraordinarily busy and not blogging much - if at all. I'll miss it. If you want to contact me about the market, you can send a message to 6thAve@tacomafarmersmarket.com

Contact: heather.ups@gmail.com</description>
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<title>Whew</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/whew/</link>
<description>Tuesday was the last market of the season for the 6th Ave Farmers Market.  The weather was beautiful, actually amazing for&amp;nbsp;September&amp;nbsp;30.&amp;nbsp;We only had one vendor who was unable to make it to market and the community definitely made it out. &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/whew/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:18:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>The Bounty of Fall</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/bounty-fall/</link>
<description>Yes, it is truly Tuesday again!  The 6th Ave Farmers Market is winding down; just today and next Tuesday left in the season! &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/bounty-fall/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:35:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Get your own 6th Ave FM tote bag today!</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/get-your-own-6th-ave/</link>
<description>We'll be giving away the fresh off the press 6th Ave Farmers Market tote bags today at the market.  I'd attach a picture but my darling husband took the camera to Wisconsin this week. &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/get-your-own-6th-ave/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>6th Ave Farmers Market Today</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/6th-ave-farmers-market-today/</link>
<description>Hey everyone!  I'm running late, but want to let you know some details about today's market! &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/6th-ave-farmers-market-today/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:23:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Woohoo, our first commercial...</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/woohoo-our-first-commercial/</link>
<description>is in the can!  Is that how you say it still? &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/woohoo-our-first-commercial/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:40:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Uncle! I need help today. Extras, shoppers, reminders...</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/uncle-need-help-today-extras/</link>
<description>Today, at the 6th Ave Farmers Market, we will be filming for our first commercial.  I think I'm going to have a heart attack. &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/uncle-need-help-today-extras/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>We did it!</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/we-did/</link>
<description>and we now have pictures to prove it!     Friday, August 22, at 10:00 a.m., Rick and I tied the&amp;nbsp;knot in Wright Park. &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/we-did/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Get your fresh fruits and vegetables before they are all gone</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/get-your-fresh-fruits-vegetables/</link>
<description>The news about Richter Farm&amp;nbsp;has been so discouraging over the past week.  It seems like I hear a different story about the struggles that little farms face every day. &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/get-your-fresh-fruits-vegetables/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:19:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Testing new produce misters at the 6th Ave FM!</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/testing-new-produce-misters-6th/</link>
<description>Today, just like at the grocery, your vegetables at the farmers market will be kept fresh with a light spray of cool mist.&amp;nbsp; Actually, there is only&amp;nbsp;a 30% chance of precipitation this afternoon, but the temperature will be perfect for keeping those fruits and veggies fresh.    Always the right temperature at the farmers market (thanks to the miracle of ice), fabulous cheeses, organic chicken and eggs, seafood, goat, grass-fed beef and pork&amp;nbsp;are available as well. &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/testing-new-produce-misters-6th/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:08:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>This Tuesday at the Market</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/this-tuesday-market-6th-ave/</link>
<description>August 12th at the 6th Ave Farmers Market  The weather forecast is indicating perfect weather for a farmers market! Full Circle will be bringing cucumbers and Romano beans. &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/this-tuesday-market-6th-ave/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:41:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>6th Ave Farmers Market</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/6th-ave-farmers-market/</link>
<description>August 5 at 6th Ave Farmers MarketNewly picked Shamrock Apples (bright green and tart) from Tiny's Organic FarmRaspberry season is peaking!  Terry's Berries will have some ripe and super sweet berries! &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/6th-ave-farmers-market/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:04:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>See you at the 6th Ave Farmers Market!</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/see-you-6th-ave-farmers/</link>
<description>Come get fresh at the market!   3:30 to 7:30  600 block of North Pine (beside Masa and in front of E-9)  Music by Starstruck  The market is going to be great today. &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/see-you-6th-ave-farmers/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:57:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>6th Ave Farmers Market Press Release</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/6th-ave-farmers-market-press/</link>
<description>MEDIA RELEASE (written by Vance Corum)  &amp;nbsp;  Top Washington farms headline new 6th Ave market   &amp;nbsp;  Contact:   &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Rich Hines, (253) 257-9525  &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Heather Hanson, (253) 376-5845    For release:&amp;nbsp; July 8, 2008&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;  The new 6th Ave Farmers’ Market has lined up an impressive mix of high quality farmers and other food vendors as they await Tuesday opening.   &amp;nbsp;  At the top of the list is Nash’s Organic Produce of Sequim. &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/6th-ave-farmers-market-press/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:23:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Bike Map for Doug</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/bike-map-doug/</link>
<description>I don't have your contact info, but I have an extra&amp;nbsp;bike map for you.  Riding with you last weekend was fun. &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/bike-map-doug/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:28:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Farmers Market Coming Soon to a Location Near You!</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/farmers-market-coming-soon-location/</link>
<description>There is a vibrant farmers market in my head.  Soon it will be a reality that we can all share. &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/farmers-market-coming-soon-location/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:40:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Poppies at Terry's Berries</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/poppies-terrys-berries/</link>
<description>I had the privilege of visiting Terry's Berries last week for work.  You can buy produce from Terry's Berries at the Tacoma Farmers Market on Broadway on Thursdays and from the Tacoma Farmers Market on 6th Ave on Tuesdays (beginnning July 15). &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/poppies-terrys-berries/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Rain on My Garden #3</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/rain-my-garden-3/</link>
<description>I've been neglecting my garden patch, but thanks to my sweetheart's attentive watering and harvesting,&amp;nbsp;and the recent rain showers, things are looking good.  We've been eating a lot of spinach and lettuce... &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/rain-my-garden-3/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:46:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Chalk at the Tuesday Farmers Market on 6th Ave </title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/chalk-tuesday-farmers-market-6th/</link>
<description>The first day of the&amp;nbsp;new farmers market&amp;nbsp;will be Tuesday, July 15.  As the new market manager, I am scrambling to get all of the details finalized and get this market off to a good start. &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/chalk-tuesday-farmers-market-6th/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:29:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Somebody got a job!</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/somebody-got-job/</link>
<description>Yep!  It is me.&amp;nbsp;I can't announce my new employer yet, but I bet you'll hear about it soon! &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/somebody-got-job/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:36:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Recycled Glass Tile for our Kitchen</title>
<link>http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/recycled-glass-tile-our-kitchen/</link>
<description>Since our remodel will be starting fairly soon, we have been picking out all of the stuff that we will&amp;nbsp;need for our new kitchen, laundry, and dining room.  We've ordered all of our appliances, cabinets,&amp;nbsp;windows, and doors;&amp;nbsp;chosen our countertops, fixtures,&amp;nbsp;and flooring; and last weekend, we hand-picked about 27 square feet of tile for our backsplash areas. &lt;a href="http://i.feedtacoma.com/Heather/recycled-glass-tile-our-kitchen/"&gt;More &amp;raquo;&lt;/a&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:14:00 -0700</pubDate>
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