Groundhogs, bananas and boiling water
I look like a pathetic figure standing out in my yard lately. All my baby groundhogs have grown up and left home.
So now it’s just me with bananas in my hand and tears in my eyes. Sigh. There’s always next spring I suppose. (groundhogs love bananas fyi)
The only thing that fixes this sadness? Reading about how people in the 1700s handled their problems like absolute psychos.
Wild way to fight taxes
Turns out complaining about taxes is one of our oldest traditions.
Back in 1798, the government taxed homes based on how many windows they had. Quakertown residents were...less than thrilled.
When tax assessors showed up counting windows, women reportedly welcomed them by dumping boiling water from upstairs windows.
Not exactly a Yelp review, but the message came across loud and clear.
Students get a hand
Here’s something that’ll warm the cockles of your heart.
Newtown philanthropists Gene and Marlene Epstein just expanded their scholarship program with a million smackeroos. That’ll cover everything (tuition, books, etc.) for eligible students attending Bucks County Community College’s Bristol campus.
For many families, that’s one less monetary mountain to climb. And a whole lot more opportunity.
No ‘crunch’ brunch
Weekend brunch is great...until you’re standing outside hungry behind 37 other people.
Meadowlark Café in Warminster skips the “brunch ends at 2” drama with an all day menu full of breakfast favorites (espresso and avocado toast for the W) and a cozy patio that feels made for lingering over one more cup of coffee.
It’s the kind of neighborhood spot you’ll wish you’d found sooner.
My wish for you is the same every Sunday. Peace, quiet and good coffee (or tea).
See you Tuesday for a dose of positive news!
May your boiling water only be used for pasta,
Cait, From Bucks