05/30/2026
We’re closing early today - 1:00
Truthfully, we’re a little sad and a little heartbroken.
If you’ve followed my page, supported my business, or know me personally, then you know the impact my dad had on my life and the place he still holds in my heart. I never hid that.
Today, my beloved “loud” generator finally gave out.
For months after losing Dad, I kept that generator running. Every time someone joked about how loud it was, I smiled. That noisy old thing reminded me of the man who gave me life, taught me to work hard, and somehow managed to create this whole sh*tstorm they call Katie. 😉
I actually have a brand-new inverter generator that’s been tucked away for months. Never opened the box. Never added gas. Never added oil. I knew one day I’d need a backup.
I just wasn’t ready for that day to be today.
So we’ll be closing early while I figure out the next chapter for the truck.
We’ll also be closed tomorrow for a birthday party that is very near and dear to my heart. Then on Monday, you can catch us in Vandalia serving lunch at the prison.
I ask for a little grace. The months since losing Dad have been hard. The days don’t necessarily get easier—you just learn how to carry the weight. Some days are heavier than others, and today feels like one of those days.
But like everything else, I’ll overcome this too.
Thank you to every person who supports this little business. Thank you for following along, sharing our posts, telling your friends about us, stopping by for a meal, and especially for offering a listening ear when life gets tough.
I appreciate you all more than you know.
— Katie ❤️
