Ken runs the farm stand, and Andie bakes from scratch, using superior ingredients, the way our great-grandmothers made things, because that’s the best for body and soul.
Short version of a long story
We both began working full-time at a young age, Ken in the family business at age ten, and me waitressing at a local diner at fourteen. We both have always worked hard, our parents worked hard, so we knew nothing else. My fathers favorite quote was “Success without hard work is only in the dictionary.”
We are polar opposites, so opposite we sometimes can’t even communicate. I draw diagrams, Ken talks. He has trouble deciphering my designs, I have trouble translating his words.
It takes us awhile to get to the finish line, but somewhow in the process the results are better because of all the working through, and trying to reach an understanding. Usually, we find all sorts of places and things we can make better.
We married in 1974.
We’ve had an epic journey together, and this is our best time ever. Finally, we are bringing the best of us both, and the skillset to create something for ourselves, and to do what we are good at, as well as what makes us happy.
What makes us happy?
Taking care of people in the best way possible.
Ken was an undertaker, service manager, people manager.
I was a waitress, Interior designer, alternative therapist: massage, reflexology, aromatherapist.
I went back to school every decade for degrees and licenses.
We talked mid-marriage about doing what we REALLY REALLY wanted to do.
Ken wanted to be a family doctor, the old school kind.
I wanted to be a city and community planner, parks, roads, responsible development.
So that did not materialize, but still, Ken is a great listener, builder and fixer, and I am a really good designer and creater.
And here we are today.
Never in a million years when we married could we have seen this outcome.
But today, we are living the best lives weve ever had. Its hard work (we are used to it) but the challenges and the wonderful people who come into our lives are worth it all.
Today, Ken runs the farmstand, and I make and create real baked goods from real ingredients, the way my great-grandmothers made things, because I know it’s the best for both the body and the soul.
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We’ve had a fifty year journey together, and now in our retirement years, we are finally, working together. We are bringing the skills and passion, to build this project we call “Wingspread” to life.
Never in a million years could we have predicted this outcome. Today, we are living our best life. It’s challenging and hard work (we are used to it) but the wonderful people who come into our lives are worth it
Wingspread Farm & Bakery 