As I drove home at 2:00 AM this morning, contemplating my next blog, I was truly amazed at the traffic on Interstate 4. Does anybody sleep? My usual solitude, broken by bright lights in the rear view mirror, I take it personal if someone passes me. Yes, I love speed, but I don't risk life and limb for it, just like to go fast, windows open, breezes flowing throughout the car. Last night, tired, windows closed, heat on, no radio blaring,I am trying to focus. It was Alaska cold for Florida, about forty-two degrees and I couldn't get home fast enough. Last week, ninety degrees, today, a brutally chilly wind. I guess all the snow-birds from Canada and the northern plains states brought it with them.
Not only the snow birds are arriving here in Florida, Two young men from Baltic, now call Florida home. Adam is currently participating in Disney's College Program, working as a cook at Epcot. Coming from the small village of Baltic, at one time a predominately French-Canadian village, I find it ironic Adam is cooking at the Le Cellier restaurant, located at Canada in the World Showcase. Son Mark and I always joke, we belong to a unique club. Disney cast members all wear name tags with just their first names. Just beneath the name, your hometown or current place of residence, your preference. Both Mark and I proudly wear Baltic, Connecticut. Hopefully we have added a new member to our ranks! Even as a young child, Adam often visited Fred's News with either family or friends. In his early years, he lived just around the block from the restaurant. As a teen, he moved just a few miles up the road into the Town of Franklin. One of my current Cast Members asked, "How does he get to work at Canada, he doesn't come from Canada?" True, usually culinary Cast Members work where they are needed. Since Adam is in Culinary School, it might have been his preference. I joked, living in Baltic, having a French-Canadian heritage, he is a definite qualifier! The Egg-Nazi and I look forward to visiting Adam at Epcot.
As a teenager, Craig (Craiger, our nickname for him), worked side by side with us at Fred's News. Perhaps one of the most respectful and gentle spirited teenagers, Craig is missed. Fondly called Mr. Pan, by his family, I understand how much they will miss him. Craig, heading to North Palm Beach, Jupiter Hills Country Club as a seasoned chef. On weekend mornings at Freds, Craig mostly the Egg-Nazi's right hand man during the incredible crush of patrons, showed a passion for foods. He watched, absorbed, increasing his passion, knowing his chosen path, not an easy road. Thinking he would never be admitted to Culinary School, Craig persevered, getting accepted at one of the most prestigious. Family, friends, Mr. Bill and I all part of his cheer leading team. Congratulations to Craiger,now is the time to soar. Admirable, he has chosen a less travelled path, hoping to build new roads to his future. Perhaps a mini trip to North Palm Beach is in our future!
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