Last weekend I attended a birthday dinner at the Ashland Elks Lodge. Yes, I am an Elk. I’ll bet that not many of you knew that. As it turns out, I knew little about the Elk’s organization before I joined. I am always learning new things – such as -another possible meaning of the initials BPOE (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks). It is the “best people on earth” referring to all of the philanthropic work that the Elks perform.
While we were eating dinner last Friday, Mary, one of my fellow Elks, sat with us and we chatted for a while. At one point I mentioned my “pie project” to her and explained what I have been doing for the past seven and a half months. Mary then told us how she won the recent Pie Contest at the lodge with her rendition of “Banoffee Pie” which we were told is quite famous in England.
All in all it was a lovely evening… and as we left, I asked Mary to let me know if she had a “pie recipient” for me. And today, Mary recommended Niki. Here is an excerpt of the email that Mary sent:
Niki is the front office person who does just about everything. This morning she was running late, had to get her kids off to school and when she got here the cleaning crew had done such a poor job that she went home and got her own vacuum cleaner to do it right.
Wow. I can’t think of many people who would do such a thing. Dear Niki, thank you, for caring so much about your workplace. That is such a wonderful gift that you bring to Mary and all of the others that you work with.
Pie a Day Give Away 
Such a pleasure to know you and see the good work that you are passing on in your pie a day giveaway. Makes me realize that life IS about giving. Thank you.
Karen — I just was introduced to your wonderful blog and fabulous project. You are really incredible. The “work” you are doing embodies all that is right in this world, and I commend you. I hope that occasionally you make more than one pie a day, and that you and your family get to enjoy your creations 🙂
Chris,
I am always baking something for my family… but not so much pies lately. I will make one this week so that they have a chance to taste what I’ve been doing. They deserve it. Thanks for the kind words and wonderful suggestion.
KA