Daphne Got Into the Music

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My first day at the Farmers’ Market Kitchener. The pleasant young girl wanted to talk, ask questions, listen to the tunes. She was born in Turkey. Plays piano. Wanted to stick around. Mother Aysenur Ayer Yalcin made it all possible; took this shot with her phone. 

I am always gratified to see the youngsters curious and happy about the music made by little shiny harps. The amplifier brings a surprising sweetness and clarity to a wide variety of tunes.



But for a couple of the food vendors, complaints and trouble raised at the Market Office. My welcome there totally revoked. No more openings Sir. Very surprising. Oh well. Back to the streets. Where the smiles are. And the pleasant exchanges. Where numbers and money and a cranky voice will not be the bottom line...Doug




 




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