Constant state of flux

Well I have to write this article every month for the newsletter, just a paragraph long.

Here is my rough draft, tell me if it sucks ass.

Now that the revelry and excitement of the holiday season has passed and things are returning to normal, it is hard to stay enthusiastic about life during our grating Minnesota winters. Having weeks at a time where the sun doesn’t peek through the clouds and the temperature hovering in the lower end of the mercury makes even the most jovial of folks a little down. It is during these dark and gloomy times that we must stay strong and think about how great this state becomes as the planet moves to the opposite side of its orbit. Keeping my going is the thought of all the wonderful produce awaiting us at the Birchwood this summer. Early this week I had a discussion with Greg from Riverbend Farms, the local organic farmer of whom we buy a great deal of product. Looking at the lists of what he is planning to grow this coming year did wonders to my overall mood and outlook towards the future. Thinking about the heirloom tomatoes, funky eggplant and organic spicy arugula just got my mouth salivating. Knowing how few levels exist between the farm and the table is quite nice. So if at all you are feeling down this winter, just think about our sidewalk patio and the wonderful fresh and local foods we will be offering all of you and smile as you take a quick little mental jaunt into the future. Just don’t forget to shovel the snow.


I know it is a little cheesy and probably stupid, but whatever.