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Bonnie Durrance's avatar

I love this. Especially the part about "It's about each of these customers' lives touching mine." So rich. Also the food looks good!

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Walyullah's avatar

Maybe someday I could even learn to bake a thing or two from you. That'd be pretty fun. But I think I just want to be Jerry, snacking away on all that cheese. I hope there's no Tom around.

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

I’m Jerry sometimes…That’s mostly why I have a cheese shop.😋

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Walyullah's avatar

Someday I would love to come and buy a croissant and some cheese or just place a heap of money and ask for the good stuff, and maybe loiter around to story gather and people watch as well, while getting fat on whatever baked goodies and cheeses you gave me.

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Sara Santa Clara's avatar

Rachel, thank you for sharing your life and your stories with us. You know you have already had an impact on my life, I am so grateful for you and La Bonne Vie.

It just occurred to me that you are a holy trinity of sorts: you provide nourishing bread, cheese and stories 😊. Oh wait, and croissants! That's not a trinity anymore, I just ruined my own analogy🤨🤣

Seriously, though, thank you 🙏🏽

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Thank you for reading and being a part of my community across the ocean!💕 Clay people like you have brought a lot to my life as well.

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Janine  Martin's avatar

I’d love to receive your daily nudges in July please Rachel. I love your stories about customers sharing their lives with you … in a small way I enjoy daily encounters on my dog walks with friends and strangers who are drawn together by our curious sniffing dogs 🐕

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Okay, I’ll add you to the list! Yes, I can imagine the connections made by dog walking! We have those as well.😋

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Marie-Pier's avatar

I'm so glad to read about the other side of the story :) I'm a «regular» at a couple of places in my neighbourhood (the bulk store, my beautiful library, the bakery, our yoga studio) and I always wandered about the business owner side, and it feels to be greeted by regulars and nice customers :)

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

It feels wonderful! And it often goes both ways.💕✨

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Jill Swenson's avatar

This reminds me of Jacob's Meat Market in my neighborhood where neighbors congregate in telling jokes, sharing news, and telling stories.

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

I love these places that bring people together.

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Jill Swenson's avatar

Thanks for creating such a space in your neighborhood.

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Archibald's avatar

I need a daily nudge please

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Great! I’ll add you to the list.

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Nanette Madding's avatar

Daily nudge please!

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Lovely! I’ll add you to the list.

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Erin Geiser's avatar

Hi Rachel! I need a daily nudge! Thanks! Erin

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Good morning, Erin! I’ll add you to the list.

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