Not so strong or together, are we?

Shared by Wilkerson Farm on FB: This opinion piece

I guess local politics really are important. I normally have a hard time caring about that stuff. I like to just live in my own little world and pretend that such things don't exist.

Ignorance is bliss, and I like bliss. 

But that's how we lose local gems like that farm. This autumn has NOT been the same as other autumns here in Orem. Because some innocent-sounding group "Stronger Together" (omg so wholesome Keanu chungus uwu 🥺) has way too much power to override the will of citizens to do whatever the fuck THEY want. 

TL;DR don't vote for the lady whose last name sounds like Candles. Even though her signs are everywhere. 

Sure, the farm's hours were crap, because they'd randomly close without warning. But I loved that little farm. It made me love and even look forward to fall, when previously I only saw it as a harbinger of winter.  It was the closest amusement park to me other than Scera Pools and Orem Rec, only about a 10-minute drive. 

And now it's gone. And Cornbelly's is more crowded than ever as a result. I haven't been able to bring myself to drive back through the farm area since. I'll miss Wilkerson's Windmill -- that was my favorite swing ride, period -- and the blueberry cart in Fruit Salad (it was the fastest one). 

So, obviously we need to vote all of these idiots out. It's basically a scheme for them to make more $$. 

I'm never taking down my Wilkerson Farm sign. And I guess my Meet Me at the Farm shirt is basically vintage now. I used to call it my Hot Mom shirt because it was of the style that looks like it was definitely made for moms. :p Even though it's unisex. Continuing my trend of stupid theme park nicknames, I would mentally call the farm "Wilky" which sounds dumb asf, but it was funny. In my mind I'd go "Yep, just driving to Wilky after work today". Lol. 

I will not forgive any of those people for taking away that little local destination. Additionally, if I ever am able to sell my next novel, Scarecrows Don't Smile, which is inspired by fall fairs and festivals -- a percentage of the proceeds will go to that family. It won't be easy, though. Unfortunately, nothing is guaranteed in this world. But we have to try.