Author: Chrysanthemum Crenshaw Cohen

Each summer weekend in San Angelo, front lawns, backyards, and garages transform into treasure troves, and we go from admiring our neighbor’s marigolds, to asking, “How much for the “Thriller” vinyl?” I’m talking about the neighborhood sale – the yard sale (or garage sale). These micro community events bring people together, creating spaces where everyone can walk away with something unique, and they’re more than popular, with an estimated 165,000 taking place across the U.S. weekly. History and Tradition To fully understand this backyard phenomenon, let’s take a look at its roots. How did it all start? Back in the…

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