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Grace, thank you for sharing your beautiful family story. I’m sure you are always, but particularly now, during the season, filled with gratitude towards your parents. They raised you and your sisters with an excellent work ethic.

If you write a book, I’m buying it! wishing you and yours a bountiful Thanksgiving feast.

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I am so happy you enjoyed. And yes. Always SO grateful to them.

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Thank you for sharing the story about your family's restaurant! I'm currently rereading (listening this time) The Blue Bistro and it was so fun to read your story while listening to that story.

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That is one of my most favorite books of all time!

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I agree. It's so incredible!

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I worked there one summer! Probably late 90s? I grew up in Brewster. Wonderful place.

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ah i love that!!! wow! It was the best.

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My parents owned a deli/bakery and I grew up under the counters and in the storage rooms and freezers. Good food and great memories.

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I love that!!!!

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This was a such a good story about your family restaurant and living at the restaurant. So good. It reminded me of the movie Return to Me with Minnie Driver who lived in the family Italian restaurant. That must have been so cool. Thank you for sharing this very enjoyable to read story.

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I loved that movie!

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I also grew up in my family business (summer camp) and there is nothing like it! It’s a very special experience! This was a great essay this week :)

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thank you! It really was so special.

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I loved learning about your parent's restaurant! And I'm here to say: your bangs were cute.

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haha, thank you.

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Fellow restaurant kid here!!! Love this story ❤️❤️❤️

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yay!!! So glad you enjoyed it.

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Loved reading this!

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thank you, i'm so glad... i loved writing this!

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I love this story! Raiding the desserts must be a special memory for your friends too.

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i hope so. it sure was fun :)

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I loved reading this story and seeing the pictures . Wow does that sound amazing!!!

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I am so glad you enjoyed reading it!

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I really did . Your parent raised you right with responsibility and knowing the meaning of hard work and the rewards it brings. We all get you now the product of your work ethic and trust. Feel like having a friend I would like to have an iced coffee with . Happy Birthday to your Boyfriend . He looks like one of the good ones !!!

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Really enjoyed reading all about the restaurant and your upbringing on the cape. Xx

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I am so glad!!!! xoxo

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I loved this bit of your history. A unique and amazing childhood!

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thank you!!

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This is beautiful!

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thank you <3

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Loved this piece! I’m sure y’all have some pretty crazy stories from over the years!

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we do for sure!

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Enjoyed this so much ♥️♥️♥️

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I am so glad!

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