Corn image: sxc.hu
As corn season approaches, I’m reminded of the years of my childhood on the farm, when we children operated a sweet corn stand along the highway in front of our house. Extra corn raised in the garden, that we didn’t eat and Mother didn’t can, we sold there. As we children became old enough, it was our job to wait on the customers.
We even made the signs. One year, customers called Mother’s attention to a sign crayoned on cardboard, “Corn for Sail.” She didn’t tell us until some time later because she didn’t want to discourage us in our venture. Also, this sign probably brought in more customers.
What youthful enterprises were you engaged in? Do your children participate in any?
About Mary Emma Allen
