It's a small world

I always thought the concept of "six degrees of separation" (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_degrees_of_separation) was a little farfetched but sometimes connections and coincidences make me wonder.

We have been selling at the May festival, Long Meadowe Days for three years. Unbeknownst to us one man, Ted, made a large purchase and gave our products to his many children and grandchildren that Christmas. He then returned last year and ordered 17 coaster sets in custom Cocobolo boxes for his family.


This year my partners Pat and George worked Long Meadowe Days alone but Ted made a point to stop by to say hi and update us on how well they were received. We alway appreciate the feedback.


A couple of weeks later Ted contacted me directly to discuss possible gifts for this year. The following Saturday Elaine, Rocco and I were working on the State Street corner of the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston and a lady, Jessica, commented that she had received a coaster set for Christmas last year. She said "my grandfather knows someone in Long Meadow, Massachusetts who makes these same items". I asked if his name is Ted and when she said yes I laughed and said I wasn't going to tell her what her gift was this year.

This "It's a small world" experience put a smile on our faces. The spirit of the Ticos and Tico Art continues to spread.

Pura Vida, Don Federico