Today we celebrate Texas Independence Day (or as some people refer to it, “Hey, we can still secede!” day). <Cue the UT alma mater theme song “The Eyes of Texas.”>

173 years ago, Texas was declared a free and independent republic. And today, the staff at Volusion’s Texas office celebrated by feasting on a local favorite- BBQ brisket, turkey and sausage. All the sides were there too- beans, creamed corn, potato salad and more. Team members hurried from their desks and those on calls rotated off the phone queue to wait in line like kids in a candy store- eyes wide, saliva forming. The line was more of an anxious amoeba-like bunch of people all vying to get closer to the table of goodies. There was a mad scramble as we got close to the front. I fought my way toward the famed creamed corn and narrowly avoided collision with those congregating at the Sweet Tea.

The crowning achievement was a bigger than life sized Texas State Flag cake. We had to take a picture quickly before throngs of people began cutting into it with the small plastic knife provided. I’ll admit, even though I moved from the Northeast a mere two years ago, that Texas State Flag cake has earned a special place in my heart.

Wish ya’ll could have been here to celebrate with us!

-Kate Pierce eCommerce Specialist

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