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What a wonderful memory, Kate! Impressive indeed.

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Thanks so much Denny!

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Everything about this is fabulous. And cherry pie--the best!

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Thanks Amy! And sooooo excited that your book is now in pre-sale mode!

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Meeee tooo!! i'm so happy about this baby. Oct is pub date.

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I already knew the outcome because I knew just how special that sour Cherry is! I made one yesterday and it did not disappoint!

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So great to hear, Vicki!

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Marbles are highly overrated anyway. That cherry pie had its own warning system so you’d get it at the right moment!! 🍒

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Apparently so!

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Things always do look better in the morning. Thanks for the reminder!

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I got my subscription just to read the rest of this story. I'm a quilter and I had something similar happen to me with entries to a County Fair. That was a very long time ago and I'm tearing up here for you and for the memories. Congratulations!

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WELCOME, Mel! I would love to know your quilting story.

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My grandma used to say that things usually look better in the morning. This is a great reminder!

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It's the little things.

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Always a great story to warm my heart.

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We share the same soundtrack, my Friend; those do-do-do-do-doots get me everytime. I envision you in the kitchen like the Bob Ross of pies, lovingly crafting that no-mistakes-only-happy-accidents crust-singe into the magnificent Best In Show it had inside all along! Things always *do* look better in the morning, or, in a parallel soundtrack, "the sun'll come out tomorrow..." xoxo PS Who the hell *did* hack the blackberry patch??

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Well, I can’t ‘really’ claim ownership of them, but after many years of picking there, I felt like they were mine. I still pick there when possible, too.

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Kate, I just love reading your stories ♥️ I’ve got cherry pie filling in my fridge I’ll think I’ll make a pie for two in my new pie plate. Thanks for sharing

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Well you have made me smile once again. Thank you. Your pies look wonderful.

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I love this story!

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I’m so glad you do, Julie! Years later my son entered in the pie division and won the green and white ribbon, too.

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Loved the story! I know that "we can do a little more" feeling.

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Love this recipe, this story, you!

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Entered pie into local fair competition a few years ago … Also won huge ribbon and$15.00 ….I never realized how competitive other pie makers are!

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I truly feel that every pie maker is a winner and should get a blue ribbon for effort and entering. 🥇

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Love your stories! ❤️

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I second!!

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🥰

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