If ever there was a GREAT argument for a citizen legislature. Each of your tree salespeople brought more knowledge and insight than what we hear on an interview on MSNBC or FOX. They are each awesome in their onw way! I'm glad I chose this unusual title while catching up to your prior posts.
It's a 'slay' thing.... That made me laugh. As far as the WHY of it: I never figured out a response that made sense. Until recently, I did consider making an "art truck" to express the conundrum of deer. I thought of a stuffed Santa, sitting in bed of pick up with a (fake) rifle in his hands and a light up deer strapped to the fender. But some commercial enterprise created one of those blow up lawn decorations of an armed Santa sitting in a tree stand. THAT deflated my idea. Cheers!
I wonder if there can be an album of multiple renditions of hit song “Do you Speak French” done by different artists and different genres? I’d listen to it!
I love the way you look at the world. Here is a Q for you & readers. Why do people have such conflicted relationship with deer? In November it's all Men In Orange, Hunting Deer. In December Men put light up deer forms in their yards. One month they're killing them, the next month deer become icons of holiday season. It's too confusing.
I can't figure the answer to your question but it got me thinking a bit. There are all kinds of animals we love to hunt and eat. Or even just eat. But there's only one animal that pulls Santa's sleigh. Is it because there was a time in the past when reindeer were used to pull actual sleighs? And if it's sleigh thing, why isn't Santa's sleigh pulled by Huskies? They are much easier to train.
The Christmas Tree Seller interviews are great! You ask excellent questions (though I'm among those who don't know what metaverse means). Thanks so much for sharing these ordinary moments in such an extraordinary way.
Thanks DCM! I've been so obsessed with thinking about the metaverse—it's funny to learn that a lot of people (most people?) don't know what the term refers to. Basically, it's a 3-D version of the internet that supposedly we will all inhabit someday soon.
Honestly, I thought "ugh, I don't think I'll bother reading about what Christmas tree sellers have to say" and then as I scrolled I sort of scanned part of Wenzday Jane's interview and, well, went back to the beginning and read them all. And loved them all. Thank you for sharing these!
I wonder what the retention rate is for repeat sellers.
If ever there was a GREAT argument for a citizen legislature. Each of your tree salespeople brought more knowledge and insight than what we hear on an interview on MSNBC or FOX. They are each awesome in their onw way! I'm glad I chose this unusual title while catching up to your prior posts.
Thank you Mark! Aren’t they great? I think it takes a certain sort of person to do the job…
Great stuff. I intend to read “never split the difference “
Happy New Year Anne Cadet
Oh yeah, never knew you were from Buffalo… makes perfect sense
Thanks Peter! Happy New Year! I'll be in touch soon about Nut Truck Episode 2 :)
It's a 'slay' thing.... That made me laugh. As far as the WHY of it: I never figured out a response that made sense. Until recently, I did consider making an "art truck" to express the conundrum of deer. I thought of a stuffed Santa, sitting in bed of pick up with a (fake) rifle in his hands and a light up deer strapped to the fender. But some commercial enterprise created one of those blow up lawn decorations of an armed Santa sitting in a tree stand. THAT deflated my idea. Cheers!
I wonder if there can be an album of multiple renditions of hit song “Do you Speak French” done by different artists and different genres? I’d listen to it!
Especially the Def Leppard rendition
Yes! I was thinking Versions that imitate Yoko, Raffi, Leonard Cohen, Skinny Pupp and Mariah Carey with a Christmas pizzazz would all be pleasing.
I love the way you look at the world. Here is a Q for you & readers. Why do people have such conflicted relationship with deer? In November it's all Men In Orange, Hunting Deer. In December Men put light up deer forms in their yards. One month they're killing them, the next month deer become icons of holiday season. It's too confusing.
I can't figure the answer to your question but it got me thinking a bit. There are all kinds of animals we love to hunt and eat. Or even just eat. But there's only one animal that pulls Santa's sleigh. Is it because there was a time in the past when reindeer were used to pull actual sleighs? And if it's sleigh thing, why isn't Santa's sleigh pulled by Huskies? They are much easier to train.
huskies aren't as good to eat as deer.
I love these interviews. It highlights how each individual is a mystery and delight.
Thank you Debbie. I love what you said about people. I'm going to think about that as I go about my day today.
The Christmas Tree Seller interviews are great! You ask excellent questions (though I'm among those who don't know what metaverse means). Thanks so much for sharing these ordinary moments in such an extraordinary way.
Thanks DCM! I've been so obsessed with thinking about the metaverse—it's funny to learn that a lot of people (most people?) don't know what the term refers to. Basically, it's a 3-D version of the internet that supposedly we will all inhabit someday soon.
Honestly, I thought "ugh, I don't think I'll bother reading about what Christmas tree sellers have to say" and then as I scrolled I sort of scanned part of Wenzday Jane's interview and, well, went back to the beginning and read them all. And loved them all. Thank you for sharing these!
That's so funny Neil. I'm glad you enjoyed. Thank you!