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This year is a good year for peaches.

We travel over the Cascade Mountains on occasion and on the return trip we stop at Thorpe’s Fruit Stand along I-90.

The fruit we buy depends on the season.

Auntie Polly Cayou appreciates us bringing her a box of fruit.

We bring her fruit as a gift. Taking care of aunties is very important.

There are close bonds in our tribal culture with our aunties.

They are like mothers to us.

Even at my age, it’s good to have an auntie who appreciates a visit and gifts.

This summer we brought Auntie Polly the best looking box of peaches.

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