Picking Apples

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Apple Picking
Sponsored by: Robert James Liguori
10/04/2023

On a cool, crisp mid-October morning, the sweetness of apples flavors the air. And a chevron of geese honk their warning that Winter is coming; stay if you dare. I loved picking apples, but I was small and only picked those I could reach by hand. I didn't like using ladders; after all, the orchard was my childhood wonderland. Dad had a burlap bag rigged to my back that allowed both of my hands to be free. I'd put as many apples in my sack as possible, wobbling from tree to tree. I was told that apples were nutritious, and yet, they're oh-so-sweet and delicious.

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Karen Jones

Date: 10/7/2023 5:37:00 AM

Congrats on a first place win!

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/7/2023 9:16:00 AM

Thanks, Karen; I appreciate it, my friend; Emile.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/5/2023 6:01:00 PM

Congratulations on first place, Emile!

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/6/2023 8:43:00 AM

Thanks, Kim; as always, I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/4/2023 11:29:00 AM

Let me know what you think of my poem “Her Eyes Near the Shallows.” Your poem is utterly sweet and delicious! I enjoyed it, Emile!

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/4/2023 12:58:00 PM

Thanks, Kim; I will check out your poem now and leave a comment, as always, I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/4/2023 11:18:00 AM

Hello Emile, I have never been apple picking. When you picked apples, What did you do with them? My friend. enjoy your day. /Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/9/2023 11:10:00 AM

O..h , one more thing , i am making this poem my fav.My friend. enjoy your day. /darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/5/2023 11:33:00 AM

E ile I want to wish you a Happy thanksgiving Day. My niece and her husband are coming for Thanksgiving Day weekend. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day my friend. /Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/5/2023 11:29:00 AM

Hello Emile, Oh, those were good ideas. did you ever make an apple pie with the apples? Or make homemade apple sauce? My friend enjoy your day. /Darlene\

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/4/2023 12:56:00 PM

Thanks, Darlene; we would store some apples for winter and sell some to the local markets. I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.