10/18/2026
I have to admit. I look forward to the day of my fundraisers! It means that most of the heavy lifting is done. I'm just not as nimble as I used to be! LOL
Anyway, I'm 90% ready to go for pickup today - soups are portioned and refrigerated, baked goods are done and ready to be portioned and packaged, spreadsheets are updated with up to the minute info.
What's next, you ask?? Porchfest goodies, for sure!! Then I will be on a break for a few weeks, so nothing for Thanksgiving this year. BUT I am planning some very select things for December.
2027 is approaching quickly and I don't have any firm plans, only that I know I just can't continue to do the larger events like today. Time to find a way to give back that's a little easier on my body. As I approach my 68th birthday (who knew I would actually make it this far??) I feel satisfied with what has been done so far.
Hard to fathom that I retired from my "real" career almost 6 years ago already. I really have enjoyed reinventing myself regularly, with my little bakery and all of the rest of it.
And BIG THANKS to all of you!! Without your support none of this happens. HUGE shout-out to my Friday sous chef Pete Stitz! Those of you who are getting the Butternut Squash or Tortilla soups today - he had a big hand in putting those together!
Every day is a gift. As I age, those words become the center of my mantra. Enjoy your people, love your family and framily BIG. Those moments today will be memories down the road, and the time spent is SO worth it.
See you this afternoon!! 3 pm to 5 pm pickup for Soup and Sweets! 🍲 🎃
And as always.... Be Like Mike!!