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And Finally…

What I accomplished: I now surrender to the changing winds rather than fight them.  I have seen past needing to control things or having them go one way. I realized my own resilience, passion and tenacity. I’ve learned to receive … Continue reading

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Closure

What a long strange trip it’s been.  Can’t believe I am quoting the Grateful Dead.  I am not even a fan.  That quote just resonates for me right now. *drum roll* I’ve finally decided to listen to my inner voice … Continue reading

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Letter to Advisory Team and Investors

Last week two significant things happened. One, an investor with a $10,000 promise dropped out. Secondly, River Falls State Bank clarified that they would be lending WeatherVane Creamery money for equipment and assets rather than starting costs. So, instead of … Continue reading

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Day 30- Jeanne Carpenter

Being too cheap to actually purchase the book, I checked out The Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin book by Becca Dilley and James Norton last winter From the River Falls Public Library. And before I go any further, I want to … Continue reading

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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

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Day 5- I Am Grateful and I Miss My Friend Carl

My favorite memory of Carl was when he ended up in the emergency room due to an accident. He was in the bed and sent me off with some cash to buy some Chinese take out. Then, we casually ate … Continue reading

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Words From Strangers… Oh! The People You’ll Meet!

Below is an email from someone that I have never met.  Tonight it made me cry.  Gary, the author, lives in the WAY eastern part of Wisconsin.  He called me after reading the article in The Country Today back in … Continue reading

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The final countdown!

Did you hear that I was on the Fox 9 Morning Show this week?  That was such an amazing experience!  I got an email from one of their producers right after the article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press was … Continue reading

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Who is funding the indiegogo campaign

Just a fun blog to tell you what our funders are saying: “I want to help making someone’s dreams come true” “I know that you are interested in making a difference out in the world and I want to support … Continue reading

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“Halfway There” or “We Haven’t Found The Rainbow Yet”

I am sitting at the second Caribou Coffee of the day across from a lady in a leather chair eating stretchy grilled cheese.  I had to evacuate the last Caribou because I was embarrassed by the tears and breakdown I … Continue reading

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