Some Trees Just Know How to Dress Up!

Was it Thanksgiving that a woman wandered into one of those big box stores for that insane just-after-midnight-opening, packing her pepper spray?  One does wonder what in the world she was thinking and why she or anyone else would camp out on the asphalt  parking lot for such madness.  While all that nonsense was going on, the date trees at China Ranch in Tecopa, California were wearing their best cotton shirts to keep the sun from scorching the tender dates.  This will be my next wander west to suss out this date farm.  My daughter, Andrea, sent me a one-pound bundle of dates from there, and I assure you those dates were the most delicious “date” I have had in years…and that includes both male and female!

Desert Spirits From Death Valley, California

It was my intention to go all Christmas with you and to feature all the gift items we are currently selling at 6 Birch Street.  I had intended to show you the interior of the store all tarted up with bobbles and what-nots.  What I can tell you is the store is stuffed with delicious goodies (even more delicious than those dates I spoke of moments ago).  I can tell you also that the first Holiday Wander of this season was a terrific success.  I can tell you that Rita Rose took over the cash register and ran the charges through with nary a mishap.  That little pug vixen is all set for the rush of holiday shoppers!  Dino has taken to the road again…he has a group of unsavory types, among them, a pit bull called Winky and a French poodle named Sassy.  They like to spend the first week of December in Las Vegas, and when they head west, it is Winky who does most of the driving. I worry a whole lot less knowing Dino is in the back seat handing out the roast beef sandwiches packed just for the adventure.