Purge

I finally tackled the container cupboard.

You know the one, with all the crap you never use taking

up space that makes it impossible to get out what you do use, often.

Things can stay that way for years for me.

  Then, one day, presto, 

I'm ready to purge, clean out and

make room for that wonderful clarity and inspiration that

ALWAYS follows my letting go of things.

I had it happen at Lily's this week too.

We took down the Lily's Cafe and Wine Bar sign

and replaced it with this wonderful new one

for Lily's House that Renee painted for me

I called Brad, a long time fisherman and culinary school grad.

He is opening his first restaurant in Blue Hill this season.

I thought he might be interested in some equipment I had 

that I finally decided I didn't need anymore.

Perfect timing - 

In came four handsome gentleman to haul what seemed like

just heavy equipment to them, out of one building, and into another one

But for me, for a few moments, it felt like they were taking 

parts of my arms and legs.

With the sandwich block, deli case, slicer and cooler

went the identity that defined me for over 20 years

sigh

 

 Then I turned around

 in this newly opened space

and felt the amazing power I had just given myself

 to continue recreating.

Recreating a business,  recreating me.

 Now I'm on the hunt for another awesome counter like I found for the bar

and have plans to do Chef's teaching dinners

 and a series of

quick bite cooking classes that last just an hour, 

 focusing on taste and technique.

 Oh, and how about a pop-up

 juice bar when everything is in season this summer?

I am so excited!

So, I say,   PURGE!   LET GO!

and see your wonderfulness expand into the opened spaces

Kyra

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