More than a bakery

          For me, Evergrain is more than a bakery.  It's that neighborhood place where I feel at home, run into friends, share stories, concerns, laughs and sometimes - on "heavy" days, perhaps a tear or two.  It all makes the bread, pastries and coffee sweeter.  My studio may be a second home but the bakery is a close third.  I came in this morning as I do most Tuesdays, ordered what is now called the "Bob O" - plain croissant, side of respberry jam,  mug of coffee and waited to pay.  In my usual morning haze I neglected to notice the whispering and the gathering.  Then I saw the only croissant I've ever seen with a handle through the top...a candle???  Who told them?

After a sweet version of Happy Birthday, as I was getting my coffee, I mentioned to Michael that the only thing that was missing was my daughter, Sofia, who is in Japan.  I sat down, started eating breakfast and then Doug and Michael sat down next to me - with Doug's computer - and there she was, via Apple's Face time - From Japan.  Who could ask for more?...brought a happy tear to my eye this time.  

Thank you Doug, Michael, Kelly, David and everyone else.  For the bread, for the friendship and for what you bring to this community which I am so lucky to be a part of.