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The #2 Strawberries
Holly Jahangiri
Holly Jahangiri is the author of Trockle, illustrated by Jordan Vinyard; A Puppy, Not a Guppy, illustrated by Ryan Shaw; and the newest release: A New Leaf for Lyle, illustrated by Carrie Salazar.
She draws inspiration from her family, from her own childhood adventures (some of which only happened in her overactive imagination), and from readers both young and young-at-heart. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, J.J., whose love and encouragement make writing books twice the fun.
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Some mums will do anything for their kids!
Well, that was my first thought, of course – but then when she said she just didn’t want the cops thinking she’d poisoned me… I see her wily ways! LOL
She just wanted to make sure that when you kicked off, you would not be alone. And she wanted to spare the family the possibility of a long, expensive, well publicized trial. Sniff! Such a hero, she is!
(Yes, I know my sarcasm is dripping, and that my sense of humor is weird. We are trying to raise money to research a cure…)
Signed:
Monsieur “I yam not a spammer.”
No, you’re right – you’re absolutely right. No point diluting the inheritance with a lengthy and undoubtedly confusing trial! 😉
I was one of those kids that ate dirt, but it wasn’t an appetite I carried into adulthood. So I don’t want any of your disappointing strawbabies. California strawberries are edibly, just FYI.
Apparently, they’re good for curing eczema. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mock_strawberry (I’m pretty sure these were actually what’s known as “Mock Strawberry” or “Indian Strawberry,” which is, in fact, edible – but pretty much devoid of flavor.)
The good news is, they reputedly have medicinal value and make good (or at least good FOR you) tea.
Best. Post. EVER!
I love your mother-in-law! She’s a woman after my own heart. lol
Yep, I’m pretty sure she’d like you, too! 🙂 Too bad you don’t live closer.
OMG, you have me laughing.. and what’s worse is that I have those types of wild berries growing during the hottest part of the summer in our yard. NEVER have eaten though. Thanks for sharing the number 2 strawbabies experience. hehe
Well, I did so you don’t have to. 😉 Trust me – not worth it. Won’t kill you, but if it hadn’t inspired such laughter, it would not have been worth bothering.
I suppose you could spring it on the unsuspecting and make a great YouTube video… 😉
I have these growing around my mailbox. They taste bland and definitely woody as you say. But they are pretty to look at hanging off the curb into the roadway.
NOW I learn they’re supposed to be “ornamental.” LOL I thought they were just…the runts of the litter, or somthing. I figured, tiny as they were, they would surely be packed with all the flavor of their bigger counterparts! Intense! Nope.
Now, that is the funniest thing I have read in a while. Thanks for making my day.
🙂 True story, too! Glad you enjoyed it!