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Abby Davisson's avatar

Kudos, Maddie! So excited to read about this next chapter. I keep thinking of the Rent song with the line “we’ll open up a bakery in Santa Fe…” 🎶

Abby Davisson's avatar

I guess it technically is “restaurant” but bakery works just as well!

Maddie Burton's avatar

Thank you so much, Abby!! This is the second mention of Rent in this comment section so clearly I’m going to need to give it a re-listen 😂

Terrell Johnson's avatar

Really excited to see where this journey takes you next, Maddie! 🙌

Maddie Burton's avatar

You’re the best, Terrell. Drawing from your writing for all the running inspiration! 🤗

Jenovia 🕸️'s avatar

MADDIE!!!! This is incredible news! I've missed reading your newsletters so much and I also suspected you were busy as can be on this new path. How I've loved following along on all your life adventures. I AM SO EXCITED!!! Waaaaa!!! As always, your pastries look like HEAVEN! 😍 Love the new name too!

Maddie Burton's avatar

You are 100% correct…and even though I have been/will remain woefully inadequate from a commenting and replying perspective 🙈please know that I savor every single word you publish. You’ve been my rock through this whole process and I continue to send virtual hugs your way!!

Clare Egan's avatar

Congratulations Maddie! I'm excited to follow your baking and entrepreneurship adventures from afar 💕

Maddie Burton's avatar

Clare, you are wonderfully kind! Thank you so much 🥰

Chris Anselmo's avatar

Ahhhhhhh I'm so glad to see you back in my inbox, Maddie! I am so proud of you for venturing out on your own. Wish there was a way for you to overnight care packages because I would eat every pastry.

Maddie Burton's avatar

Thank you SO much, my dear friend 🤗 I sincerely promise that if I ever figure out the pastry-shipping thing, your name will be first on the recipient list!

Emily's avatar

I do like to think that all that Rent freshman year inspired this… so exciting and can’t wait to visit! Glad to have you back in my inbox

Maddie Burton's avatar

Emily, my dear friend, it’s ALL BEGINNING TO MAKE SENSE NOW 😅 Bakery life has been a little nutty, but: I’m excited to report back again sometime soon!

Sarah Li-Cain's avatar

Welcome back! Excited to read this new life chapter.

Maddie Burton's avatar

Ahh thank you so much, Sarah! Excited to be back ☺️

Tom Burton's avatar

We admire your determination, your persistence, your sense of fun in your writing -- oh, and the actual baked goods are amazing, Maddie! Christa and Tom

Maddie Burton's avatar

It was so much fun getting to spend time with you both here!! Love you so much, and thank you for supporting me every step of the way. ❤️

Katy Hays's avatar

Ack! As a sometimes Santa Fean (and fellow runner, writer, and pastry eater) this is VERY exciting! I can't wait to pick up pastries!

Maddie Burton's avatar

Katy! My apologies for the exceedingly delayed response (…such has been bakery life 😅) but I’d be *so* honored to meet you next time you’re in town. Your message made my day!

Sandra Ann Miller's avatar

Welcome back, Maddie! You were missed. And HUGE congrats on EVERYTHING. So proud for you!!! xo

Maddie Burton's avatar

Sandra, you’re the OG. Missed you more! Thank you so much, my friend 🥲

Zoë Björnson's avatar

amazing!! Hope to make it to santa fe to try some of your delicious baked goods one day

Maddie Burton's avatar

Nothing would delight me more, Zoë! Thank you so much ☺️

Skylar Renslow's avatar

Awesome news!

Maddie Burton's avatar

Thanks so much, Skylar! Maybe someday I’ll get to bring the bakery back to the PNW 🤞

Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

I am so excited for and inspired by this news! I hope to visit your bakery one day, but in the meantime, will eagerly follow along here. Congrats and go you!

Maddie Burton's avatar

As someone who’s long been inspired by *your* example, this means the world to me, Caroline! Appreciate you so much 🙏🏼

Juneisy Hawkins's avatar

How exciting, Maddie! As someone going through the same process, I totally get how momentous (and terrifying) this is. Best of luck to you!

Just gave you a follow on IG (Línea Bakery).

Maddie Burton's avatar

Juneisy, you get it more than anyone! Thank you so much for the kind words…I’m rooting for *your* every success over here in Santa Fe.

Jolene Handy's avatar

MADDIE!!! This is fantastic! ❤️

Maddie Burton's avatar

And to think it all started with you and me and a plate of laminated pastries in your beautiful apartment! 😍

Kristen Luiso's avatar

way to go Maddie!!! Thrilled for the next iteration and all your hardworking success!

Maddie Burton's avatar

You’re the best, Kristen! Thank you so much!