Category Archives: Personal
Day 18- Tillamook Cheese
Yep, that’s right- Tillamook Cheese. I lived in Portland, OR for three years where I sold produce and some grocery items to chefs at Duck Delivery. For almost a year I was tormented by the grocery manager, Ron, about how … Continue reading
Day 16- My Family
It’s kind of funny to acknowledge my family because I think they are still scratching their heads wondering what to make of me and WeatherVane Creamery. I think their thoughts run the gamut from being inspired to bafflement and concern. … Continue reading
Day 15- Grateful For Me…Yesterday
This journey with WeatherVane Creamery has been quite the roller coaster. I think anyone reading this probably is aware of at least one setback or victory that I have encountered either personally or with the business in the past year … Continue reading
Day 14- Blessed Be The Cheesemakers
It all comes down to good, Wisconsin cheese. As I was thinking about this topic and who I think are some of the top cheesemakers in Wisconsin, the following three immediately came to mind: Marieke Penterman of Holland’s Family Farms, … Continue reading
Day 13- Plan B, Plan C, and Plan XYZs
And so the name ‘WeatherVane’ comes to be. Today I was reminded of a big lesson that I learned this year- sometimes (most the time) the Universe has a different plan for me. It usually isn’t Plan A. This lesson … Continue reading
Day 12- River Falls
I first want to acknowledge that I am taking liberties with the whole Day 12 thing with it being past midnight. Listen, the day isn’t over until I fall asleep. Ok, so back to it. You knew that this was … Continue reading
Day 11- The Simple Things
Today I am grateful for the simple things. And also the not so simple. Mostly I am grateful for the blessings that have come my way. Like at this very moment I am in a super comfortable king sized bed … Continue reading
Day 10- Banks And My Silent Partner
For the past three days I have been working diligently on updating the business plan. According to my horoscope a few weeks ago, it said something about good fortune but that I had to make sure I watched the details. … Continue reading
Day 9- The Foster-Babcocks
I am grateful for people again today: Judie and David Foster-Babcock. Back last winter when I was running around talking about WeatherVane Creamery- before it even had a name- many people told me that I should get in touch with … Continue reading
Day 8- A re-post
I started two blogs in the last hour but they were stale. I think it’s because I spent many hours writing and editing the business plan. And if I had to guess, I’d say that I am on the verge … Continue reading