After work today I passed Heckman Orchards. I always look at it and think ahead to the apples in the autumn. I see the loads of flowers but they really aren't in my budget this year. But today I noticed the huge banner that said "Fresh Strawberries". I drove by... for about ten seconds and then I found the first safe place to turn around and head back. I bought a quart of them and headed back to the car. I opened the sunroof and windows and took a bite. I can't repeat the word that I shouted out loud but it was worth every letter. They were delicious little rubies of magic.
As I moved past the main road and onto the winding little country road that takes me to the valley I needed to find the music that fit just right. Just right with my sunny shoulders, the heat and the fresh berries. Bob Marley won out. (He isn't just for barbeques, beers and beach parties ya know.) I also threw my hair into one of those haphazard buns. As I drove I realized it was one of those moments that you cherish. Peaceful. Beautiful. Serene. The kind that make you thank the world for giving you so much. I picked up my daughter and handed her the basket. She went for the biggest and juiciest one. "This is not even the same thing you get at the store...it's a whole different fruit". Exactly oh wise child...exactly. I am now extra excited to go to the farm tonight for my shares.
Something new doesn't have to be fancy or expensive or crazy. It can be tender and sweet. As sweet as a basket of berries.
By the way... for those of you worried that the last "new thing" was something that happened TO ME as opposed to something new that I did...well, for you please know that I made a Cilantro and ginger shark steak salad complete with honey roasted almonds, craisins, carrots, green peppers and mixed greens with a homemade cilantro and lime vinaigrette. Bam...there's your new!
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