I'm ashamed to look at how long its been since I've posted anything. I really am sorry for not keeping you updated like I should. Don't think nothing has been going on in this neck of the woods because let me tell you--thats why you haven't heard much from me. I know, you're probably wondering how that makes any sense. Well, let me start by just pointing out a few things that may be a little different around town. For example, new WELCOME TO WINDOM signs have officially been put up and look mighty fine if you ask me--a long time coming on that one. Finding Windom is also giving our input to the EDA regarding some new directional signs that will be going up thanks to the help of the Remick Foundation (what would we do without the Remick foundation? Yay!) for both the highway and downtown area-very exciting. O'Reilly Auto Parts has done an amazing job on the former HyVee store building and Big Game has out done themselves with the facelift of the former Lewis Family Drug building. Fast Sprayers is also going to be building/expanding in Windom's north industrial park--also good news for the city of Windom. So many exciting changes, and I'm sure I missed some. I've always been a believer that when I write things down, those things are more likely to happen. But also, when I'm not writing, its usually because things are happening. And boy, are things happening!
And even more exciting, yours truly is an official member of the Chamber Board of Directors and I couldn't be more excited to be a part of such an influencial board in this community! And did I also mention I'm having so much fun at River City Eatery that I decided to also share the love with Mountain Lake? Yup, you heard it here first, folks, River City Eatery and Sweetfields of Mountain Lake will both be owned and operated by...me. Whoa, call me crazy, but it just feels right. Its a good feeling to know I've found what I love to do and get to do it for a living, you know? My mom always told me to share, so I think its a nice thing to share the love, cupcakes, sin pie, sandwiches, wraps, salads, homemade soups, specialty coffees, and ice cream with more of rural southwest Minnesota,don't you? Things are just getting sweeter all around Windom...
happy times,
19 February 2013
03 December 2012
30 is the new happy.
Yup, I made it...I'm officially 30 years old. To most it's probably no big deal-lots of people turn 30, nothing special, just another year, but I'm hear to tell you that it feels good to be another year older and another year wiser. I spent my birthday at River City Eatery among friends and family, good food, good drinks and good music. What else can a girl ask for? Oh wait, I know, good business.
Tonight, I had the pleasure of making Lorie Line and her Fab 5 dinner right here at River City Eatery (Check out www.lorieline.com). What an honor! Our Business, Arts and Recreation Center here in Windom is nothing short of amazing to bring acts like Lorie Line to our community. What a gift and asset to Windom--our BARC has brought River City Eatery so much wonderful business by hosting such wonderful talents, so, really, what else can a girl ask for for her 30th? Thank you, BARC, you are a blessing for not only me and River City Eatery, but to our whole community and area. Check out all the wonderful things BARC has to offer at www.barcwindom.com and don't be afraid to make a generous donation to see this asset thrive in our community.
Happy times,
Tonight, I had the pleasure of making Lorie Line and her Fab 5 dinner right here at River City Eatery (Check out www.lorieline.com). What an honor! Our Business, Arts and Recreation Center here in Windom is nothing short of amazing to bring acts like Lorie Line to our community. What a gift and asset to Windom--our BARC has brought River City Eatery so much wonderful business by hosting such wonderful talents, so, really, what else can a girl ask for for her 30th? Thank you, BARC, you are a blessing for not only me and River City Eatery, but to our whole community and area. Check out all the wonderful things BARC has to offer at www.barcwindom.com and don't be afraid to make a generous donation to see this asset thrive in our community.
Happy times,
09 November 2012
reality tv
I'll admit it, I indulge in reality tv. It's the only thing that literally shuts my mind off for awhile in the wee hours of the night when my head isn't ready to hit the pillow-like right now. It's a guilty pleasure I guess, but unfortunately its becoming a little to trendy and where does the "reality" actually fit in to what they call reality tv? I often wonder if the good 'ol days of television will ever come back, like TGIF. Remember TGIFridays? I lived for Friday nights, after a long week of middle school. Heck, there wasn't anything better in 6th grade than staying over night at your best friends house waiting for the run of Boy Meets World, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Family Matters to come on. Ahh, just some good, clean television.
Anyway, here is what I would define as real reality tv, it's yours truly doing a video interview for a project filmed by Peter Shea. I was one of a few interviews Mr. Shea did in Southwestern Minnesota. In Peter Shea's words to define the purpose of the interviews, he says, "these [interviews] have been telecast in the metro area on the "Bat of Minerva," prepared for local telecast on community cable stations in Southwest Minnesota under the title “Meet the Neighbors,” and posted on the Institute for Advanced Study website at the Univeristy of Minnesota-Twin Cities, as part of a cluster of interviews on rural communities and food issues."
It was an awesome experience to sit down with someone and really think and openly talk about the path of my life, the birth of River City Eatery, and the reality of my ultimate dream coming true (which is River City Eatery). Thank you, Peter Shea, for taking the time and for finding me, for lack of a better word, interesting enough to "document," which I'm still trying to figure out to this day...
Pop some popcorn and enjoy, it's the new TGIFriday!
http://ias.umn.edu/2012/07/11/harries-mari/
Anyway, here is what I would define as real reality tv, it's yours truly doing a video interview for a project filmed by Peter Shea. I was one of a few interviews Mr. Shea did in Southwestern Minnesota. In Peter Shea's words to define the purpose of the interviews, he says, "these [interviews] have been telecast in the metro area on the "Bat of Minerva," prepared for local telecast on community cable stations in Southwest Minnesota under the title “Meet the Neighbors,” and posted on the Institute for Advanced Study website at the Univeristy of Minnesota-Twin Cities, as part of a cluster of interviews on rural communities and food issues."
It was an awesome experience to sit down with someone and really think and openly talk about the path of my life, the birth of River City Eatery, and the reality of my ultimate dream coming true (which is River City Eatery). Thank you, Peter Shea, for taking the time and for finding me, for lack of a better word, interesting enough to "document," which I'm still trying to figure out to this day...
Pop some popcorn and enjoy, it's the new TGIFriday!
http://ias.umn.edu/2012/07/11/harries-mari/
22 October 2012
pigs are still flying...
This past weekend was a special one...it was the celebration of River City Eatery's 1st Birthday. I like to consider it a birthday instead of an anniversary because I feel this place was inside me for so long, just waiting to come out. Much like life before my dear son, I don't remember what my life was like before River City Eatery. It is a part of me, running through each vein, pumping to and from my heart and buried in my soul. I know, that is pretty deep, but oh so true.
A year has passed since the doors have been open, some days have been a struggle of steep learning curves and exhaustion, some days I've wanted to jump out of my skin in happiness and excitement, some days my feet have hurt beyond a ten, some days the people I meet here are incredibly inspiring, and some days I've wondered how this has all come together. And every day, and I mean everyday, I think of how blessed I am that this consistent perserverence has had to come from some outer source beyond my own passion and craziness. Yup, the pigs are still flying, my friends, I did it, and I'm still smiling, still cooking and baking, and still so excited to come to River City Eatery!
Thank you to everyone who has made the 1st year of River City Eatery in beautiful downtown Windom incredible for not only me, but the hundreds of people who have walked in the door with a smile bigger than mine. Thank you to my family, my friends, my regulars and my wonderful staff for helping me stay sane through the crazy ride of running my own business. Thank you for the memories, past and present of River City Eatery and here is to so many more to come.
Happy times are always at River City Eatery,
A year has passed since the doors have been open, some days have been a struggle of steep learning curves and exhaustion, some days I've wanted to jump out of my skin in happiness and excitement, some days my feet have hurt beyond a ten, some days the people I meet here are incredibly inspiring, and some days I've wondered how this has all come together. And every day, and I mean everyday, I think of how blessed I am that this consistent perserverence has had to come from some outer source beyond my own passion and craziness. Yup, the pigs are still flying, my friends, I did it, and I'm still smiling, still cooking and baking, and still so excited to come to River City Eatery!
Thank you to everyone who has made the 1st year of River City Eatery in beautiful downtown Windom incredible for not only me, but the hundreds of people who have walked in the door with a smile bigger than mine. Thank you to my family, my friends, my regulars and my wonderful staff for helping me stay sane through the crazy ride of running my own business. Thank you for the memories, past and present of River City Eatery and here is to so many more to come.
Happy times are always at River City Eatery,
08 October 2012
woohoo!
If I could bottle and sell the energy that my 2 year old had, I'd be rich. He gets quite excited about things, and I'd have to say, I think he gets that from me. I live for excitement too, but what I love most about him is that he gets excited about the little things. Oh I pray that he may always get excited about the little things. In fact, when he does get excited, he's not afraid to raise his little fist as far up as he can reach it, sometimes both fists even, and lets out a big "woohoo!" And I pray I never forget these moments when his excitement is so big he lets it out for everyone to hear.
So this is what I learned from you, my dear little baby boy, Henrik, I'm letting out a giant "woohoo!" with both my fists in the air because Finding Windom's Vice President, Damon Weinandt, has started his new postion as Windom Area Chamber of Commerce President today!
"WOOHOO!" I couldn't be happier for Windom right now.
We just keep making finding Windom a little easier every day...congrats Damon, we are lucky to have your energy in the Chamber office and in our community. Go get 'em!
Happy times,
So this is what I learned from you, my dear little baby boy, Henrik, I'm letting out a giant "woohoo!" with both my fists in the air because Finding Windom's Vice President, Damon Weinandt, has started his new postion as Windom Area Chamber of Commerce President today!
"WOOHOO!" I couldn't be happier for Windom right now.
We just keep making finding Windom a little easier every day...congrats Damon, we are lucky to have your energy in the Chamber office and in our community. Go get 'em!
Happy times,
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