The Pumpkin Patch

Written October 2015:

We visited the Petaluma Pumpkin Patch today with our Littles.  It was fabulous.  Lots of free things to do and see.  We purchased a few pumpkins on the way out and while in line, saw a woman with a small girl tallying up her total due.  When she discovered one medium pumpkin was SEVEN dollars, she informed the cashier (for all to hear) that the pumpkin was "not worth $7!".  She was nicely dressed wore $60 pair of Tom's, had an IPhone6 sticking out of her back pocket sporting a Michael Kors bag on her arm.  I'm certain she spent $5 on a cup of Starbuck's today. 

To make a long story short, she and her child enjoyed a morning of free activities and she bitched about the cost of a pumpkin at the top of her voice.  She was rude and entitled.  It really irked me.  Does she not get it?  That pumpkin covers the cost of a free morning of play for her and her child.  Yes.  You can get pumpkins $12/3 at Lucky's.  There are no activities for that bargain price.  No photo ops.  No petting zoo.   No corn pit.  No corn maze just for the Littles.  No straw bales on which to climb. Picking your pumpkin from the box at Lucky's in front of the store does not provide everlasting memories (and a photo op) for you and your child. 

Farming is hard--especially in times of drought.  Bottom line:  Be kind and appreciate all that waits for you at the local farms this Fall.  These farmers work hard all year to entertain and enrich your family's holiday experiences.  To that lady in line at the farm this morning, I say:  Pay for your pumpkin  and thank the farmer.  Instead of complaining, try, perhaps to be an example of kindness for your child.  

Wishing you all a lovely Autumn.  Drink hot cider. Go for walks and enjoy the cold on your face. Make a pumpkin pie. Take in the beauty of all that is Sonoma County.  Happy Fall Y'all