On our drive to Deckerville for the book signing event, we were very alert watching for deer. Some ran across the road in front of the car, others simply ran out of the woods into fields. Every acre had a pickup truck parked on a two-track or a deer blind with a flash of orange inside. Welcome to Michigan!
Deer hunting is a part of life in many parts of this state. Especially in these tough economic times. My husband already brought in two deer from bow season and are now neatly packaged in our freezer. Many wonderful dishes will be made this winter for my family with the meat.
Anyways.... once arriving in Deckerville we wandered Main St. for a bit. Cute little town. Most of the traffic was hunters coming in for breakfast. There was a large craft show "crowded with deer hunter widows" being held at a school. The Deckerville high school football team was in regional so two busloads of locals left to cheer the players.
We dallied for a bit in a quaint resale shop. All proceeds from the shop stay in the community for charities and the local food pantry. I purchased a long leather coat for $20, a pair of black jeans for $1 and a few small items. My friend Deb found a few treasures as well.
Tracy, the owner of TLC Used Books, greeted us when we walked in and helped set me up at a lovely antique wrought iron table. We had fun chatting with customers and shared some laughs when I passed out Hersey kisses saying, "Do you wanna kiss?".
Despite the dreary day, the event was successful. Thank you to Tracy for inviting me! I hope to return in the spring!
