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campsite rules….

I’ve horrified my son, Henry, for decades by talking to strangers (like my dad does), but my intention has been compliments. Passing a woman at the grocery store and telling her she looks fabulous. Seeking out a dad to look him in the eyes, smile and say “your child is behaving so beautifully.” Speaking theContinueContinue reading “campsite rules….”

Shaken, not stirred…

I’m changing up when and how I drink coffee. In fact, I’m changing up a lot of things lately. A big shake up going on… A pivot. A refocus. An assessment of where I’m at and lots of introspection & reflection about the current play in motion and where I’m headed. Talking with a friendContinueContinue reading “Shaken, not stirred…”

Acclimation

We are slowly saying goodbye to those overnight brief kisses of the 30s and welcoming daytime highs of 72° today and 74° tomorrow. I honestly couldn’t be happier with my bare feet out here in the backyard. It’s been a challenging winter in many ways. I physically dealt with storms and lows in the 20sContinueContinue reading “Acclimation”

hot tea & a cool vibe

It’s been six years since I was conceptualizing my little coffee shop & gluten-free bakery. Six years ago “GF” eating was considered a “fringe activity” and vegan food was stuff of mystics and magic…..