Dear Lee, as I contemplate my garden and its weeds growing faster and bigger than ever, I can’t help but think about how strange this year has been. Most flea markets and shows have been cancelled, probably through the rest of 2020. Shops also are closed, especially the ones packed from ceiling to floor with treasures and bric-a-brac. The aisles are too narrow for social distancing. So in spring 2020, the antiques industry had to find new ways to buy and sell.
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