The new face of MGO (pictured here with her family)!
Hello Friends. To clear up any confusion, we returned from our August road trip a month ago and I am just now finishing up my posts, so when you see titles with Mississippi, Colorado, Kansas, etc. in them, we aren’t actually there anymore. It isn’t that I haven’t been dying to tell you about the rest of the places, people and pets we met along the way…it is just that I got a bit…distracted. Shocking, I know.
What was I distracted with, you wonder? Well. The BIG news is that my little business, Mountain Girl Organics has officially sold! We have been doing all the stuff that needs doing to get Paula (the proud new owner) up and running. Just in time for the Holiday Season, no less. Phew – so much to do! Luckily she will have lots of help from Laurie Teason (of Sweet Cheeks Soap Co fame) and “the guys” (see above).
We will be sending out a press release and more very shortly. There are a few things that still need tweaking! In the meantime, if you are a facebook user, be sure to fan Paula at Mountain Girl Organics. Paula is currently working on the website, www.MountainGirlOrganics.com, and you can still leave comments on the blog, www.MountainGirlOrganics.wordpress.com.
I was going to wait until everything was “just so” to make this announcement, but it really is a process and I just can’t keep it to myself for another minute. In other words, I am very excited! A little sad, as well (my baby…) but mostly excited! Paula is taking on A LOT in a very small amount of time, so if you would care to share the love through a few words of encouragement via fb and/or the blog I know she would appreciate it : )
OK, now…where was I? Oh, yes…Clarksdale, Mississippi…
congratulations on getting MGO sold. I’m happy for you to be moving on and to be free of the worries associated with running a business. You are so “in” a good place for yourself right now. The flexibility, etc… is you. It does seem like the next perfect direction for you is to be writing a newspaper/magazine column. It allows you all the freedom that you crave while still being creative, productive, and challenged.
Agreed, Catherine! I love that Paul can work from just about anywhere with a wireless connection and aspire to have that same set-up. I knew that one big MGO order would have given me the momentum to pay Laurie to take over manufacturing, allowing me to go wireless as well. Close, but no cigar. Still, very proud of my little start-up and can’t wait to see where Paula takes it. The enthusiasm around it will keep me warm through the winter : )
In the meantime, I just began another writing class through Gotham and am loving it already. For anyone interested, the Gotham website is http://www.writingclasses.com.
Hey V,
Congratulations that it all went through and you’re on the back end now. I hope you’re breathing easy and enjoying light shoulders and deep breaths. Lucky you in P Town – hope the sun stays out soon and I’ll get there in a few weeks. Lots of love, Joyce
The last two days have been sublime, Joyce. Of course, I love the rain so the nightly storms were equally wonderful to me. Am hoping to do a gallery walk with you in the next couple of weeks – can’t believe how quickly this past week flew by and I don’t want to miss having a fun day to hang out with you before we head south!
PS CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR COLUMN, Joyce! The rest of you can find out more about Joyce (who just happens to be amazing, by the way) at:
http://makingsenseofitall.joycerothman.com/?p=1020
Congratulations to you all!! I’m happy for you for the sale, and happy for the new owners who get to continue your fine work!!
Awe, thanks Denise. You are one of the sweetest, most supportive people I know and I love ya! XOX