09/23/2026
Let’s make something very clear: positivity is the only way I’m conducting business.
There are business owners in Fountain who are tired of being targeted, bullied, and publicly attacked by the same person. We know what’s been said and what’s been done, and we know who is spreading misinformation, and we’re not entertaining it.
We’re not interested in petty drama, tearing anyone down, or playing the same games being played against us. We have businesses to run, customers to serve, and a community to uplift.
We’re working every day to build something good here, in our hometown. We’re investing our time, money, energy, and hearts into Fountain. We’re creating jobs, bringing events, customers, new ideas, and life into a community that deserves to see its small businesses thrive. This is a learning experience for the small business owners here.
You don’t have to like us. You don’t have to like our businesses. You don’t have to agree with how we do things. And if a particular business model, product, service, or establishment isn’t for you, that’s okay! Simply move on.
What you don’t get to do is harass, bully, or intentionally try to tear down people who are working hard to build something.
And personally, I refuse to let senseless negativity change who I am at my core. I will continue to treat people with kindness, support other small businesses, show up for my community, and conduct my business with positivity and integrity. Someone else’s behavior will never dictate mine. I will, however, stand up for and protect the people and businesses around me. As they do for me. We’ve built true community over competition and we will continue to stand together.
We’re not going anywhere.
We’re going to keep building, supporting one another, and showing up for Fountain.
To our amazing Book Baddies family and supporters: THANK YOU. ❤️ Every visit to Fountain, whether it’s a book purchase, a bagel, tacos, a coffee, visiting a print shop, a appointment, event, yoga, beauty services, arcade play, grabbing a drink or simply choosing to spend your time here, makes a difference! Your support keeps local businesses going and helps our community grow.
Fountain has businesses that offer something for everyone. There is room for different ideas, different people, different experiences, and different ways of doing business. You don’t have to participate in something that isn’t for you.
But if you choose to spread negativity, remember that you’re not just taking aim at one person. You’re affecting real people, families, employees, and small businesses that are working hard to make this community better.
And yes, when statements cross the line into defamatory or unlawful conduct, there are legal avenues available to protect ourselves and our businesses. We will use them when necessary. Nothing is ever truly anonymous online.
Otherwise? We’ll be over here turning on the lights, opening the doors, serving our customers, supporting our neighbors, and making things happen.
Because while some people choose to tear others down, we’re choosing to build.
And guess what?
We’re just getting started!
There are some AMAZING things coming to our community in the months ahead, and we can’t wait to share them with you.
Make today a great day. Don’t let the negativity get you down.
We’ve got this, Fountain. ❤️
