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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Signs of Thirst in the Golden State

JOANNA de VOS
26th December | California Interstate 5 / Southbound

EDEN, THE HOME OF CLASSY GRASS! 
Local!  Fresh! Green!

Everything for the Traveler...

 Juicy Peaches

 Delicious Apricots

 Our Mountains Are Almonds!








At least that's what the first sign says, 
passing by, tipping 80
on that 2-lane Valley highway 


The second sign says the road ends in 50 feet. 

 Slow down and move over.
No parking, any time.





 Bet the farm. 
Bet the ranch. 
The clearance sale is on.

 Better eat your veggies while they last.
The rest stop is closed.
Credits: Hieronymus Bosch - The Garden of Earthly Delights; Mauro Pezzotta/Shutterstock; Reuters
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  1. Adam LuebkeDecember 31, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    I think I lost my first comment I posted -- miserable Google -- but I was saying I like this poem as I can really appreciate your reading of the signs along the CA highway. I've driven the same freeway, but I hadn't quite seen it like that before. Land of abundance is broadcast with color and enthusiasm, but the reality is that we're going to have to slow down, merge, and proceed with caution as the Golden State has serious issues, and water being the most fundamental of them. Insightful way to give highlight to the state of the state.

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