Footloose and fancy free…well that’s not exactly me! I aspire to be a free spirit and adventurous like my friend Susan. Susan is hiking to the base camp of Mt. Everest (as we speak). We can all concur that this is not the same struggle I encounter when walking up Whiteside Mountain in Highlands, NC., y’all! She has two SHERPA’s, a guide, and her son with her. She won’t have to carry her supplies but she will be hiking 6 to 10 miles a day in altitudes only airplanes should go. Dadgum it,
I need Sherpa’s to carry my water bottle walking on the beach.
Whatever it takes to compel you to leave your “circuit of comfort” is what I always say. Once I ate lunch all by myself. I know, Bold move!
Margaret (my d-inlaw) and I had a booth at the Market Place last weekend. She sold her sweet “Angels with an Attitude”, and I sold my Almost Famous cheese wafers. A potential major oversight because there was a bunch of art and believe it or not I was not the only cheese lady! Putting it all “out there” for the world to see was intimidating. Not so much for Margaret and her stunning ornaments, but for me…watching all the pretty ladies skirting about our booth while taste testing my wafers was excruciatingly awkward. I learned it’s far more comfortable and attainable handing out cheese straws as a freebie to my friends. (perfect re-gift gift)
I’m curious what tight rope will I step out onto next? Nepal…probably not in the crystal ball, but forever tip toeing toward a ledge. It is a constant, for all of us, to be traveling through unknown territory either by choice or by force. I’m in awe of Susan and Eric. A magnificent Mother and Son team who are never afraid to fly over the rainbow. I’m in awe of bravery of any kind and a lot seems to be going around right now. Times are not simple. Harder than ever. Writing a blog when there is so much uncertainty and tragedies surrounding our hearts is not easy. We climb mountains when we must and will forever and for always take hold of a fearful hand…
and I’ll be happy to make you some cheese wafers.
The Yin and The Yang…and me
Tracy…cheese straws involve cooking…in a kitchen! I did not know you did that or went there. I would love to try some of your wafers. I did not see your booth on my brief whirl through MP.
I know…right! I Don’t know what got me started…. maybe my obsession of cheese!!!
I would love to make you some!
Tracy, you are so incredibly talented! I just love reading your blogs. I’m in awe of you, your creativity and your willingness to write these inspiring blogs. We all have our talents and this is one you should be so proud of….and your famous cheese wafers!!
AWWWE…Thanks for the compliment! I’ll take friends like you over fame any day!
I LOVED your cheese straws…crackers w/ pecans. They were delicious. Going to order some for my friends for Christmas! LOVE your blog…so real…appreciate your honesty!!!
So Jane…then what will you give ME???
JK…I will make you boat loads and boat loads of cheese wafers!!! (we’ll have a party… at your house)
Dear dear Tracy,
I’m in awe of your writings and your complete ability to make the simple so profound. I wait for your blogs. Oh do you have more talent than you know!!
Hey, I can’t make good cheese straws.
Andrea you are so sweet, but I best keep searching for my very well hidden “talents”! As far as cheese straws go…it’s all about the butter!
Tracy,
Three things I adore in my kitchen: the wallpaper, the farmhouse drainboard sink and the cook… and he makes some awesome sausage balls to go with those cheese straws!
Sausage balls/cheese straws/and a cold beer…We have a RESTAURANT!!!
You’re a mess Tracy and I adore you! Highlands hikes kinda intimidate me, which makes me your lest coolest friend!
You have groovy DOWN!
I always look forward to your next blog and you never disappoint! I just told Morgan that you’re like a cat with nine lives; you can do anything!! I could eat my weight in cheese straws but would never think of making them!! Do you ship?
I have traveled with my cheese wafers many times, so maybe I could ship myself to CO!
❤️❤️❤️❤️ it, 🧀 Lady!
I was hoping you would! Love you!
Tracy failed to mention the “almost famous” cheesestraws sold out and we ran out!! They are amazingly addicting- if you haven’t tried – you need to ASAP!
I’m not sure if we “sold” them or just ate them…but nevertheless Market Place was a success! And YOUR “Angels with an attitude” will be hanging on every tree in town!!!
I didn’t get back to Marketplace so I definitely want to order some for Christmas gifts!!! Please let me know cost so I can place order soon!
Start your oven… 678-617-7779! Merry Christmas Violet!
I love reading your blogs, missy! you have a fantastic knack for telling stories and I love each one of them
xxoox
kelee
When you get old…You too will have a lot of stories to tell.:)
I love your blog! No, we can’t all be Susan, but we can keep trying!
Jenny…If I had the enthusiasm and gumption that Susan Smithson has I would be walking on air…just as she is now:)
The moment I see you have posted a NEW blog, my heart jumps, very impatient to read!!! I so enjoy them!!! Visited with Denise and Ed as of late – I believe she’s trying to get him off the couch and travel!!!!
Keep the blogs coming. They are a huge source of entertainment and bravery I love in a person!! Remind me of me………..I blurt it all out!!!! Would love to see you when it town next….Renee
Tracey,
I have eaten more of your truly FAMOUS cheese wafers than any one should admit to. I have stolen from other’s gifts and do not feel one bit guilty about it! You are famous for many things, please never stop making us laugh! Love you, Isy
Tracy- I’ve known you for almost ten years and I have never tasted one of your cheese straws! Now you know what to give me for Christmas 😉
Barbara this is YOUR year…cheese wafers for all! JK…I think you’ll love an Angel with an Attitude by cousin Margaret!
I read this last night in a very crowded tea house and realized how far away from home I am. Yes, definitely on an adventure and so many sights, sounds, and beautiful vistas that I know I’ll never, ever be able to express!! Oh, and let’s not the forget the yaks!! Love you my friend! And I do wish I could make cheese straws! We are all going through this beautiful life of ours and just trying to get as much out of it as we can in out on way.
We are all anxiously waiting for you to return (safely) to hear every word about this extraordinary journey. I’ll buy you a pedicure!
Will you still hike Whiteside with me?
You always make me smile!!!
Thanks LeAnn! I know you are smiling with your beautiful girls right now! Come see us in G’ville soon!
So very beautifully written with such a sincere heart. Your best yet I believe.
Awww, thank you Gilda. Hope you enjoyed the cheese wafer’s better than my other “go to”…socks! HAHA