Posada- Shelter for an unemployed carpenter and his pregnant young wife

Imagine trying to cross the border on a day like today with a pregnant wife so you can be counted. I am sure that many people confronted with a similar situation- this couple, would decide to help them. Let them stay in the barn.

A strong, unusual light in the sky - ICE's helicopters? A baby is born, three wise men, never mind their ethnicity, come to see the newborn king. Call Homeland Security? Mirth, incense and gold, call Ron Paul?

Meanwhile back in the backbreaking reality of rural AltaCaliforniaNorte, after a break from the rain, the lucky few who get called to work are laying plastic mulch on young strawberry plants. Next spring and summer kids of all colors and ages will be enjoying "pajaro" and "camarosa" berries.

and the couple with the baby...