Currents
May 2016
By: Dr. Joanie McConnell
The Strawberry Love Story
According to a Native American story, the first
man and the first woman used to live in harmony.
He hunted and fished so that they could savor juicy
meats and fresh fish. She cleaned their simple
home, gathered fruits and nuts, and then prepared
their daily meals. Their simple yet
blissful lifestyle may remind you
of another famous first couple Adam and Eve in the legendary
Garden of Eden. But as all couples know, “things happen.”
One day, the first woman
decided to prepare a special,
romantic dinner for her partner.
She went into the nearby woods
to look for fresh, fragrant flowers
because she wanted to add a
touch of beauty to their table. By
the time she had finished collecting the flowers, it was already
dark. She hurried home, and
began preparing their evening
meal.
When the first man returned perhaps a little earlier than usual he was very hungry and wanted
to eat immediately. Unlike the
other evenings, his dinner was
not ready. Instead the first
woman was decorating the table
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