Selling Trees

When I was 16 I took a girl on a second date.

Her car, cruising local neighborhoods.

She drove as I hung out the window, sticking flyers on mailboxes.

“Christmas Tree Removal – $5”

Underneath was clip-art of Charlie Brown and his Christmas tree.

Remember clip-art?

Following Jesus’ birthday I was flooded with calls. Some people tipped me. Most said “you should charge more than $5” and didn’t tip me.

I took the trees to a fire station where they recycled for free.

Great way to make extra holiday cash.

It didn’t work out with the girl.