Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
November has always been a busy time of year for my friend Mrs. Claus, and this year is no exception. In fact, 2020 has presented her with even more challenges -- how to keep the big guy healthy enough to circle the globe on Christmas Eve, how to convince those elves to keep their masks [...]
A slap bass could score the following endorsement of these two excellent businesses, but only due to the Seinfeldian nature of my life. I called Josef’s Gyros recently to order a hummus platter and one of their extremely fresh Greek Salads. “Could you describe your car?” the gentleman asked. “Could I!” I thought and sat [...]
My phone has had enough of 2020. I mean, I have too but do you see me lashing out in passive/aggressive ways meant to embarrass the only person in the world willing to gently disinfect my liquid crystal display? No! That phone though. Yikes. One day, as I took a vigorous walk, I received several [...]
Green Gecko Grocery and Deli With its focus on healthy food in a grab-and-go setting, the Green Gecko Grocery and Deli is an excellent choice for area diners who want to enjoy a delicious meal but worry about exposure amid spiking corona virus numbers. The business itself has been around Appleton for a decade, but [...]
Late yesterday afternoon I popped into River Tyme Bistro and started to order a sensible cup of Peach Rooibos tea, when I small sign caught my eye. "Homemade hot toddies," it said. "Ooooooo," I thought, as I often do. And, that's how I found myself sitting outside on a pretty patio on an ordinary Thursday [...]