Welcome to #MarketFriday! I am so glad you came!

It is really difficult to go to a market when you have wants and have to put that aside for my needs. I make a list of things I need always keeping the meals in mind when I am doing it.

You bought okra! How much was the okra? Was it high, or low? Well priced? What is in afang soup? I used to know and now I forgot! It is easier if we have a price so we can compare things.

I am so sorry to hear about your ulcer. I know so many young people in Nigeria with ulcers! That is surprising. I hope they are able to control it or give you something to heal it.

The Memorial Day Holiday took up more days than planned and now I have run so far behind in the comments of #MarketFriday that I am having to do the abbreviated reply on most that I didn't get to on Friday so that I can finish them in an (almost) timely manner. For this, As always, I have read them all at least once, some twice and as usual, I am pleased to say that I always get the best. I appreciate it so much. I just love how people have embraced the community and have really been making an effort to visit the other posts, learning about each other and giving pieces of advice, their opinions, and most of all, showing support to each other. That is what community is all about. I want to thank you for doing that.

Thank you for being part of #MarketFriday! I am honored.

#MarketFriday began as a way to reach out across the globe and learn about different cultures through their markets, especially local markets and farmers' markets, and eventually branched out and evolved over time from straight shopping to a cultural affair as it highlights how we differ and then again, how much we are alike. We have become a melting pot of culture, but, it is still the Rituals, Festivals, food, architecture, and even your language/languages that separate us... Along with the fact that is these things are normal for us. There are unwritten rules that rule our social behaviors. I see this as allowing for increased tolerance between cultures and nations, and opportunities to come together on an even playing ground. A strong culture can be beneficial to a country as it promotes unity, especially during a crisis, peaceful debate, and open dialogue. I have learned so much about all of you and it has been an amazing experience. I can only hope that learning about each other can help us work together for a peaceful world.

Fridays are all about the #MarketFriday Challenge! Looking to take part in it? Here is how:

Rules of the Road to Join #MarketFriday!

1. Go to the market, or anywhere that you pay money for a service.
   Take pictures! Be creative!
2. Tell us a little bit about the market or the event. What brought you there? What did you buy? How much did it cost?
3. Post the picture(s) Of course, you should tell a little bit about the ones you post
4. Use the MarketFriday Community Platform to post #hive-196308 (this is not required, but appreciated)
   5. Drop the link into the MarketFriday comment section so I can find it
5. Following me and reblogging the post so more see it would be appreciated !! Not a rule, just appreciated, more vision for more views on your posts!
   **7. You must put #MarketFriday by @dswigle somewhere on your post.

As always, please remember! #MarketFriday loves you!

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