Sorry to hear about your cat. Thank you for sharing your day with us. It's a nice look into a world that I am interested in being a part of. I currently work full-time at a Biotech company in So. S.F. (Fri-Sun, 13 hr days), I am taking a Commercial Baking class at Laney College (Mon-Thur), and I own a gift boutique, Kissmet, that is a few doors down from one of your satellites, Boulange de Polk. Before I started taking class (pre-Pastry Chef aspirations), every morning I would walk down to Boulange de Polk and grab a croissant, or a salmon quiche, and a few chocolate (French) macaroons for breakfast Yumsters!! S.F. has quite a few places that sell French breads/pastries, but I am yet to find one that does it as well as Boulange de Polk. I think that you guys make the best (French) macaroons! Thank you, again, for your insightful post...and for all of your lovely creations. Take care, Jack P.S. - Umm...if you ever need a referral for a professional Rolfer (sp?) and/or certified Herablist/Accupuncturist for your back, let me know. Two of my friends are quite skilled in the aforementioned areas.