Wishing All the Best to the Incomparable Karen Cote’!

Though I’ve only been an MFRW staff member for a short time, it would have been impossible not to recognize the immense enthusiasm, leadership, and general loveliness Promotions Director Karen Cote’ actively contributed to both the staff and members of MFRW. Alas, the time has come for her to gracefully relinquish her staff position, and this blog is one of many online offerings honoring her contributions and wishing her the very best on behalf of those she has impacted during her tenure.

One of the ways I got to know Karen was through the astonishingly creative Tweets she created for all of us who participated in the Taste of Summer blog recipe tour to promote the MFRW Summer Camp that took place a couple weeks ago. In addition, I personally relied on Karen’s input during a recent time when I did not want to intrude upon the experience of the founder and official head honcho of MFRW, Kayelle Allen, as she endured a family tragedy. It was a relief to know Karen was available as the second-in-command, and I appreciated both her help and the welcoming pleasantness I invariably experienced in our interactions.

In my experience, there are (somewhat unusual) times when only knowing someone via writing/online interaction imparts the unmistakable sense of their warmth, receptivity, and true sweetness and sincerity. I have experienced Karen this way, and it has been such a joy to “meet” and work alongside her, however peripherally I have.

Karen, thank you for all your service and leadership, and I wish you all the best in your endeavors, and in general, always. :)

Love,

Emerald

“There’s a time for everyone if they only learn that the twisting kaleidoscope moves us all in turn…and can you feel the love tonight, it is where we are…”

-Elton John “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?”