One of the best parts of the holidays for me as a kid was helping to pick out the family Christmas tree.
My brother, sister and I would pile into the back of the old manâs Chevy sedan and head down to Long Point Road on Houstonâs northwest side to the big tree lot on the corner. It was usually at night, and it was cold outside, and lots of smiling people were excitedly moving through the rows of freshly cut Douglas firs, searching for the perfect centerpiece for their celebration.
John Clark
Believe it or not, back in those days, I remember the trees going for $5, $6, and $7, depending on the size.