Anyone who knows Wendy Kunkle knows she\u2019s anything but a smoke-blower. If it ain\u2019t true, she won\u2019t say it.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what is true: It\u2019s a total drag that Paradise is being pushed out by their landlords. It\u2019s also true that a business is far more than its location; in fact, the honesty and integrity with which they operate stand to drive them to success more than anything else. Let\u2019s be honest \u2014 every corner in Aspen has the potential to be a hot spot and \u201cheart and soul gathering place for locals and tourists alike.\u201d (\u201cKemo Sabe is no Paradise,\u201d<\/a> letters, May 8, The Aspen Times)<\/p>\n Because Aspen is amazing and full of people who want to gather and eat delicious ice cream. The \u201chot spot\u201d factor occurs when the individuals running their businesses do so with passion and authenticity.<\/p>\n Wendy knows that Patterson and Bronstein are capable of crushing it anywhere in town, hence the letter (\u201cParadise Bakery controls its destiny,\u201d<\/a> May 6, The Aspen Times) (https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/opinion\/letters-to-the-editor\/paradise-bakery-controls-its-destiny\/<\/a>) She was in their position two years ago, and whether or not you love Kemo Sabe as much as you love to gather over Paradise Chippers, the fear and uncertainty were still the same. It\u2019s no secret that Aspen folk loathe change, but sticking your head in the sand or giving up in trepidation is not nearly as effective a reaction as pulling yourself up by your bootstraps (or your waffle cones). She led us with that philosophy in mind, and it\u2019s why Kemo Sabe has had such great success since our move. Wendy\u2019s letter wasn\u2019t blowing smoke. It was an, \u201cI\u2019ve been there. You\u2019ve got this. Onward and upward.\u201d<\/p>\n Samantha Purcell<\/p>\n Basalt<\/p>\n