I took my kids to the orchard to pick some apples, and we met a farmer who was known for his cleverness. He showed us all the different types of trees and explained how he used special techniques to keep them healthy. As we were leaving, I asked him what his secret was to growing such great apples

and he said it was just a core value of his

So I was at the beach with my family, and we saw a man selling seashells. He had all sorts of shells in different shapes and sizes, and my kids were fascinated by them. The vendor told us that he had been collecting them for years and had become quite the expert

at shell-ing out advice

I was trying to start a garden in my backyard, but I was having trouble getting the seeds to grow. I checked the soil, the sunlight, and the watering schedule, but nothing seemed to be working. I decided to consult with a gardening expert, who told me the problem was

I wasn't planting the seeds deep enough, I guess you could say I wasn't getting to the root of the problem.

I'm a baker, and I'm feeling crumby today.