sharing the mail again

Hey Dave:

I just ran across your Blues Bread at Fred Meyer and had to have it even if it sucked :-) Wow, really good bread; read your story, sure am glad you pulled out of such a bad life. I've never been a criminal or drug addict, but do have problems with anxiety/ depression and IBS, anti-depressants don't work on me, I must be wired wrong or something, but despite having to deal with anxiety on a daily basis somewhat I am very blessed in my life with a good woman, two incredible dogs and one awesome cat :-) What HAS helped me deal with anxiety and get over hurdles is EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique, alot of IBS sufferers find it real useful as most of are the nervous types :-) Do a google search if you want to find out more, but basically its a simple technique that works with energy meridians through simple hand tapping on body points, you can do this yourself or through practitioners.
The reason I had to buy your Blues Bread is because music is my life.
I never became the guitar god I always wanted to but play pretty good and am super blessed to be living in the Portland area, all of my friends and social life are based around the jams around Portland, they are my "jam family" and wonderful friends. When we moved to Portland about 5 years ago I had no idea it was such an amazing music city, when I found that out I was in heaven, Portland is so unique and special , full of talented musicians in all areas of music. No place better. I've lived alot of places in my life too.
I make my living doing graphic design and mostly album packaging for the last 25 years, last five years I started making guitar pickups and alot of Portland's finest play my stuff now. I don't make much money doing that but its a love thing, check out my website and you'll hear alot of clips of guys you'll recognize. Life is
good :-) Dave

i couldn't have said it better

Dear Dave,

I read with interest your life story. For many years I worked in a psychiatric hospital in Adult Addictions and Dual Diagnosis. I have seen many people come in with their addictions doing all the talking and walk out thinking for themselves. It was eye opening to see how many of the dual diagnosis (that is addiction + mental illness) patients were really self-medicating as you did. Our staff believed that you can't even begin to work on and get understanding of the addiction until you work on the psychiatric problem.

I personally believe that we all have a time clock running in our lives and that a time does come when we are able to get a good look and say, "Enough!" By that I mean, we can say it, and really mean it and do it. But it's only a little door and not everyone opens it. Good, good for you. Congratulations.

Even though I'm an old hand at hearing these kinds of stories, I have to tell you, at the end I had tears running down my face. My good thoughts go with you for your continued health and success. I've seen your bread in the markets. Today I will buy some.

Best to you, Patti (last name withheld)

can anybody beat this one? (doubtful...)

Hi Dave!
I remember you saying the last time you were at the Corvallis co-op that you wanted people to cut up their T-shirts and send photos.
Here's a picture of my T-shirt, along with my favorite bread of yours:
Nuts and Grains.
I was thinking that you maybe you could make "DKB" bumper stickers like Dave Matthews Band makes "DMB" stickers. It could be a Northwest spinoff subculture. I don't know, just an idea.
Love the bread! See you next time at the co-op!
Sincerely,
Lisa

Got some stickers coming, Lisa. Hey, that's the best one of those shirts ever looked. Your-face-in-the-shot would be even better, but it's a great job of cutting the shirt, and an artistic shot. Well done! Please encourage others to do the same, 'k? Yours will really be tough to beat, but the more, the better. Thanks again!

a few more killer bread testimonials

I just purchased my first loaf of 21 grain Killer Bread at Corvallis First Alternative store ---I absolutely love it and will continue to buy it there as long as they carry it. Thanks for a superior product!

Marilyn

Hello,
I had to write to say, most certainly...your bread is excellent!! I like to eat all sorts in multiple meal situations! You are a great inspiration, and long live the home-grown business ethic brother! -Jerm

Dave, oh Dave. My husband and I were introduced to your break (Good Seed) by our bestest friends in Portland. We go to New Seasons every time we are there and stock up....but.. in between trips, we are jonesin' for your bread. Is there any intention to start moving your goods North? We have Whole Foods in Seattle!! I just can't get enough of PBJ's on your bread! Thanks, tracy

We're on our way! See other posts about Seattle.

Dave,
I love your bread. Thank you for not putting canola oil in the spelt bread. When I tasted it I was in canola free heaven!!!!!!!

Dave, I kneel at your feet. You are the God of bread. Other bread is now inedible.
Your greatest fan,
Stephanie

God of Bread?? I'm having a good day.