The Berry Man

12.27.2021

Missed Connections

I saw you… The other day at the Cambria stoplight. I was going north, you were going south. It was 11AM and you were already done with your coastal chores. I was bird who got no worms. I envied you and your early rise and the storm you avoided.

2.14.2021

I’ve got this thing for the Berry Man.   Every time I see their trucks on the road I imagine it’s just the same one man who drives all the trucks. Though I know this not to be true I still imagine thee berry man stepping out of the truck each time like the prize prince with a partially broken promise.

I hear his name spoken in managers meetings in lament and French accent,  “The Berry Man forgot my butter today.” Of all the travesties to the French chef. And still, the Berry Man delivered more dairy than berries by far. Up and down the coast he was known for getting you on the prices. All berries and cream and got he you coming both ways.