The grand dames of Appleton gather for the August parade. They wear fat hydrangea corsages, tip begonia bonnets and wave their gloved hands gracefully at people passing by. They creak a little from time to time but maintain an enviable and intimidating posture as they bid their neighbors, “Come! Have a cool glass of lemony [...]
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Stoop sitters of America, unite!
Slowly, with white wicker chairs and hardy cushions; potted plants and creaky porch swings; wooden railings and seasonal flags, American front porches are mounting a comeback, at least in our neck of the woods. From our own front porch we can clink sweating glasses to toast brand new babies, baseball trophies and proud rescue pups. [...]