Round Swamp Farm

Just as the registers come into view, one of the matriarchs asked everyone to join in singing happy birthday to one of the lucky quick checkouts.  It didn’t matter that no one knew her name or that she was propelled forward ahead of us; it was simply a moment of levity in the middle of farm stand theatre.  Everyone joined in.

Admittedly I lack patience, yet I had been shopping, chatting, singing – and waiting — for over 45 minutes in a large shoebox.  Simply unbelievable.

Round Swamp Farm is a steppingstone toward my healthy eating on weekends.  If I can get past one sweets counter and keep my back to those muffins, I love the healthy stuff that is good for me.  However, I will be a bit more mindful as I questioned a recent purchase of a2 lb. bag of cherries for $26 the following Tuesday only to be told, “Yes, they are $10.99/lb.  We could get cheaper cherries, but you would not like them.”