12/02/2023
And that’s a wrap on this adventure. I am nothing but grateful for this experience - for the opportunity to bake, to meet new people who I consider friends, to be a part of a community, to be able to walk away with pride. I got five hugs yesterday, one very sweet thank you card and one last chance to talk about these little baked things I put so much time and effort and love into over the last six and a half years. It was a tremendous send off. Thank you everyone who ever bought a cookie and had a kind thing to say - this has meant more than anyone will ever know. Being The Cookie Dude gave me hope when I needed it, gave me something to talk about when I needed it and in the end gave me perspective when I needed it. The Dude Abides.