Grandma's tomatoes, phone zombies and it's 1912
We’ve officially entered my favorite month. Probably because our birthdays are coming up (Lisa our COO is the 7th and I’m the 12th). Though birthdays get a little less exciting every year as the joint pain ticks up. Instead of cake, send Tylenol.
Any other June birthdays here?
Anyway, the weather is great and so is the news. Especially if you’re a senior or someone who’s anti-screen time. Outside of reading this of course, which is an excellent use of screens.
Seniors for squash (sounds like a campaign slogan)
Yesterday kicked off one of those government programs everyone actually agrees is a good idea. Eligible Bucks County seniors receive vouchers they can spend like cash on fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs from local farms.
In other words, taxpayers are funding Grandma's tomato addiction. But frankly, there are worse uses of public money.
Schools vs. phone zombies
The Bucks County Commissioners approved a new incentive program encouraging school districts to adopt “bell-to-bell” no cell phone policies.
The goal? Drastically reduce the number of teens doomscrolling through TikTok during Algebra II. Forcing them into the uncharted territory of looking each other in the eye and having a conversation. Thoughts & prayers to the teachers navigating this.
Where time froze in 1912
If you’re tired of ordering everything from a soulless online warehouse, head to Sine’s 5 & 10 in Quakertown. Family owned since 1912, this isn’t just a store. It’s a living time machine with a working soda fountain, bulk penny candy and zero self-checkout lanes. There’s even a year round Christmas room. Just in case you want to experience summer heat and holiday anxiety at the same time.
You can safely skip the drive-thru this week. Grab a stool at the counter, order an Edy’s milkshake and watch the toy train do laps while you contemplate why we ever let modern shopping get so sterile.
Don’t judge me if you see me dangling my feet off a stool while sipping a milkshake. This is me deep in my investigative research for the county. It’s for you, not me.
Worry not, I’ll be back in time to get the Thursday copy ready for your weekend goods.
May your strawberries be sweet and your joints pain free,
Cait, From Bucks