Blackberry season

It's blackberry season here in the north woods. They grow wild around the edge of my yard, and try to take over by putting up sprouts in the way of the lawnmower. I've picked three quarts so far, by sliding my way in between the stickers, climbing under canes, stepping carefully to avoid the unripened fruit in amongst the grass, and keeping a careful eye on the kitten to make sure she's just chasing snakes, not fruit! It's an itchy challenge, but so worth it for the jam.