Greetings from Wapello’s Corner Market
Saturday I made a roomful of new friends, thanks to Kevin and Patty Hardin. They’re the owners of the Corner Market in Wapello who invited me to speak at this year’s customer appreciation luncheon. They held the luncheon in the meeting room next to their deli/meat market/catering headquarters.
If Kevin and Patty had been the only friends made on Saturday, my cup would have been full and then some. They’re good friends to have – the kind of who plan a luncheon for their customers, round up enough door prizes for every women attending, and decorate the room so everyone feels not only appreciated, but pampered.
Before the afternoon was over, I felt like every woman in the room was my friend. Maybe because of the atmosphere Kevin and Nancy created. Maybe because so many of the attenders were retired school teachers, so we had plenty in common. Maybe because small towns in Iowa always feel like a favorite, comfortable coats that fits perfectly. Whatever the reason, I would like the world to meet my new friends from Wapello, Iowa.
Next time you get to Wapello, stop in at the Corner Market and have a look around. It’s really easy to find and full of friendly people. Here’s a map link in case you need it. Just remember, if you end up in the Iowa River, you’ve gone a block too far east!
