Jeanne-ology: I So Feel That

Hi There - Jeanne is FINALLY back with her Jeanne-ology series. Things have been so busy lately at PJP that I worried she might have killed me if I texted her on the last few Thursdays to ask for her blog post. Today, we luck out. Enjoy! - Rebecca

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Hello Thursday readers! Rebecca gently reminded me that I have not blogged for the past three weeks. Really? I can't remember why I missed the last three weeks. There had to be good reasons, but I cannot remember why. My days run into each other and if something happened recently, I would swear it was months ago. Tonight I am yours and will give you my viewpoint of my life of pie (pun intended). Rebecca editing to add: I can tell you why - we’ve been busy.)

When you are baking the same kinds of pies everyday, you lose count of what day it is. Does that even matter? I don't think so because I enjoy our pie business. Making the same kind of pies, pot pies, quiche everyday is routine but enjoyable. One of our employees says she is tired of making the same pies over and over again every day. I understand what she is saying because she is a creative person and likes to do different things. This time of the year does not lend itself to new projects and we will need to wait until January. Right now we are in survival mode, making sure that every pie we make is the best possible. When I expressed this to her, she seemed to understand. I promised her that in January we will unleash our creativity and have fun working on some new projects. I have more ideas for pie that Heinz has pickles. (Rebecca editing to add: there are a fair amount of people on Team PJP that are super creative and enjoy creating new pie ideas. I am not one. I’ll be in my office while they spend an hour braiding pie crust, thank you very much.)

This Thanksgiving is scary because of our new space with more room, we have taken on more orders. Today Rebecca and I did account of each pie that has been ordered. I nearly fainted! To pull this off will need long hours, no sleep and a lot of blessings for energy. Rebecca and I have always worked better on demand and we are always pushing the envelope on what we can accomplish. Failure is not an option. Failure is not in our vocabulary. We may need the coroner available on Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, but at least everyone will know we met our goal as they take us to the morgue! (Rebecca editing to add: well, that escalated quickly. But I do agree, the Thanksgiving numbers are terrifying.)

All kidding aside (sorta), Rebecca and I will make it because of our determination and grit. I have raised a daughter with a strong constitution and if we cry, it will be in private with each other. I see that my granddaughter is developing the same spirit as her mom and I. (Rebecca editing to add: True. I have a lot of goals for Thanksgiving week and top of the list is to not cry. But since I’ve felt more than a bit strung out lately, my hopes aren’t high.)

Rebecca's shoulder is constantly hurting, my back pain has returned and we put the pain aside. Why? Because you hurt whether you working or relaxing, so you might as well go to work. We are on a quest for World Pie Domination and like the Energizer Bunny, you just keep going. Our mind set is success and because of you we will cross the finish line! Thank you for your loyalty! (Rebecca editing to add: Tru Dat.)