08/03/2026
At Friday’s South End Get Down (South End Get Down ), a sudden gust of wind knocked over my shelf, shattering almost every piece on it. I completely froze in shock, ready to burst into tears.
Community then surrounded me:
* Julianna Brazil (𝙹𝚞𝚕𝚒𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚊 𝙱𝚊𝚗𝚊𝚗𝚊 ) immediately sprung into action with a broom to sweep up the mess.
* Star Lenski, a customer who had just visited my booth, kindly bought a piece of pottery, picked up a few broken fragments, and later sent me this photo of how she creatively repurposed them.
* Blue Rose Art and a friendly employee from Skinny Pancake (The Skinny Pancake ) came by with comforting words and support.
* A few people who saw the accident came over and bought pieces to lift my spirits.
* Friends Priscilla, Ali, Bob, and Emily, who had stopped by to visit, supported me as I retold what had happened.
Thank you to everyone who turned a heartbreaking moment into an experience of interconnectedness and social care. ❤️