Farmers Market: Why Doesn't it have an Apostrophe?

This was the question my classmates, professors, and I asked ourselves as we drove off one chilly fall morning from the parking lot of our semi-local Farmers Market. We drove to Dekalb County to shop and enjoy the true freshness of locally grown and made produce, baked goods, etc. Although there was an abundance of food items and all were organically produced the question was still there: do farmers really have anything to do with this so called "Farmers Market." It was proposed that perhaps the farmers don't actually own the market, but contribute their goods to it in order to gain profit. Being as I had never actually been to a Farmers Market, he mental picture I had did not watch what we went to. I was not outside looking over fruits and vegetables, but inside trying to make my way through the crowds of people with buggies and baskets desperately trying to beat the next person to the last bag of Collard Greens. Is this what a Farmers Market is supposed to be like? Sure, it had all the right products, but the appeal was somewhat lost. Despite this "grocery store" depiction I still didn't feel like I was at Wal Mart and that is always a pleasant experience. The prices were reasonable and the large amount of international employees and customers made me really feel like this place was authentic even if it was nestled on some side street in Decatur, Ga. 

Oatmeal Creme Pies

Recently, I took a few teammates of mine to Wal-Mart. They offered me gas money for taking them, but as usual, I declined because we were only going down the street. Anyway, while shopping they insisted on buying me something. We happened to be in the bread/everything bad for you, sweet stuff aisle. They suggested I get Oatmeal Creme Pies and just the mention of that "snack" immediately made me crave them. I used to always eat these pies as a kid and it brought a little nostalgia back into my life. I accepted their small gift and when I got back home I couldn't resist opening the box. I felt guilty for even eating one and still have looked to see just how many grams of fat/sugar are in one small, round oatmeal creme pie. 12 come in a box and I think I have eaten one a day for the past week. I guess if that's the only "bad" thing I'm eating, then I'm doing alright. We all deserve to treat ourselves and this is definitely my kind of treat. I want one now, but eating that at 11:00 in the morning isn't the best idea for energy that will last the rest of my long day.


Oatmeal creme pies are good, not only because they taste wonderful,  but because of the memories I attach to them.