I used to dream about strawberries. Probably other berries as well, but as a kid, strawberries were the end-all, be-all of the berry world. When asked what design I would like sewn on my first traditional shawl, I responded with an immediate “Strawberry!” as I could think of nothing more beautiful. Perfectly shaped and painted a deep, rich red. They are the rubies of the fruit world. I dreamt of someday finding my own strawberry patch and filling my pockets flush.
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