We're meeting at 5 Points Bakery, at Wilkins and Severn (hello, Teri!) in Squirrel Hill, hoping for a short line at 8 and no rain before 9. Whatever happens, those pastries are worth it - though so is our company.
Last week happened at the nexus of Wilkinsburg, Edgewood, Swissvale, and Pittsburgh. It was where Jacquie and Tony's wedding took place - highlight of RG history - and we kvelled over some old photos. Shoutout and hugs to your family in Iowa!
Endorsements:
- Fans of Philip Galanes have noted his recent take on"An Enemy Has Infiltrated My Walking Group". We can attest that this has not happened here in 25 years, but if it ever does, Lainy says, "grow up and take a walk."
- Smells along the busway that are not there anymore: Nabisco cookies, Iron City Beer, and Heinz ketchup.
- Helm on the Allegheny - I think someone went to a party there. They advertise "co-living". What the hell is that?
- Catchfly Gardens - local flower farmers - find them at the Squirrel Hill Farmer's Market, enhancing your event, or get a CSA!
- Macarons - Linda is making them, amazing.
- Watch: The Bear on Hulu (come on, take the free trial and get it together to cancel on time), and American Fiction, in theatres near you.
- Yiddish words of the day: machatunim. Just try to say it, or live it (not easy.) Also, schmutz - is any other word so onomatopoeic (had to look that up.)
- Chicago, keep your hands off jagoff (not yiddish), despite what it says here. (Both jagoff and schmutz are in the OED.)
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