The Dave's Killer Bread Story

The Dave's Killer Bread Story, by Dave Dahl

I can't count how many times I’ve been released from jail or prison, but this time was much, much different. I had experienced a rebirth. I had found a way of living that gave me the strength to leave the needle behind.

There were (and are) still some very real debts to pay. Not long after I got out, I was served notice that I would be paying one-quarter of my "disposable income" to the Oregon Dept of Revenue until I paid about $37,000 for all those times I defaulted on bail.

Not only did I give up a chunk of my life, but I would now be giving up a chunk of money. I just hope it’s gone to a good cause.

One of the other debts I’m still paying is that my status as a violent felon makes it very difficult to find a good place to live.

I have managed to find decent places to live, but it hasn’t been easy.

So, here it was the beginning of 2005, with 15 years of prison behind me, and a new outlook on life.  And for the first time, the desire to self-medicate didn't even exist. People tell me I need balance--social situations, love, friendships.

If there is one thing I learned doing time, it's that all I really need and desire is the opportunity to freely create.

The Good Seed – I had to pay the bills and get some fresh bakery experience after 20 years of cooling off. So I started by filling in for absent bakers, de-panning thousands of loaves of Nature Bake bread, mixing batches, etc. Everything felt fresh. I was learning to bake all over again.

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