It’s A Long Trip…
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Daily Prompt @ The Pie!
Daily writing prompt
Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to.
It was the post college haze, that liminal space between structured academia and the uncharted territory of “real life.”
I lived in a cramped apartment with two roommates, the kind of place where the furniture didn’t match and the walls were stained with stories we’d never know. We worked odd jobs (barista shifts, freelance gigs, a stint at a bookstore that smelled like dust and dreams) and spent our nights chasing laughter in dive bars or sprawled on a rooftop, counting stars we couldn’t name. Time felt elastic then, like it could stretch forever without snapping.
What made it so hard to say goodbye wasn’t just the simplicity, though that was part of it. It was the sense of potential humming beneath every moment. Every conversation felt like it could spark a revelation, every friendship like it might last a lifetime.
The world was wide open and I was naive enough to believe I could grab it all. We could travel everywhere, write something brilliant, fall in love a dozen times over.
There were no mortgages, no 401(k)s, no creeping dread of routine. Just the raw, messy beauty of being young and untethered.
Saying goodbye wasn’t easy. It never is when you’re leaving something that shaped you. But I’ve learned that closing one door doesn’t erase what was behind it. That phase lives in me still, a warm memory I can visit without needing to stay. And maybe that’s the trick: to honor what was, while making room for what’s next.
A Controversial Strawberry!
A single strawberry priced at $19 has sparked quite a controversy!
Sold by Erewhon, a luxury grocery chain in Los Angeles, this premium berry comes from the Japanese vendor Elly Amai and originates in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture, often dubbed the “Strawberry Kingdom.”
The specific variety, Tochiaika, is hand selected for its flawless heart shape, intense sweetness, and lack of sourness, flown in weekly from Kyoto to hit Erewhon shelves within 24-48 hours of harvest.
Packaged individually in a miniature plastic cloche with a cushioned tray, it’s marketed as a luxury experience or gift item, not an everyday snack.
The uproar began when influencer Alyssa Antoci, whose family owns Erewhon, posted a TikTok review on February 22, 2025, calling it “the best tasting strawberry in the entire world.”
Her video exploded, racking up over 16 million views and thousands of comments.
Public reaction has been polarized. Some rave about its “perfect sweetness” and aromatic allure, while others slam the price as absurd (especially when a pound of strawberries elsewhere might cost $3) or call it a dystopian symbol of wealth disparity, given rising grocery costs nationwide.
Is $19 too much for a delicious treat? Click the link below to see the video and decide for yourself!
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The Fries Are Done!
On Monday, February 24th, 2025, a tractor trailer hauling frozen curly fries caught fire on the Maine Turnpike, specifically I-95 southbound in York.
The York Fire Department got over 30 calls to 911 around 1:40 p.m. reporting the blaze.
They teamed up with Kittery Fire crews to tackle it, using about 6,000 gallons of water to put out the flames.
The truck and its curly fry cargo were a total loss (pretty devastating for potato lovers) but thankfully, no one was hurt.
Cleanup took hours, snarling traffic well into the afternoon. Imagine the smell of crispy fries, but not the way anyone wanted them!
Food Post Friday!
In celebration of country singer Jason Aldean’s birthday on February 28th, here’s a recipe inspired by his Southern roots: Peach Cobbler.
This classic dessert reflects the flavors of his hometown, Macon, Georgia.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups fresh or canned peach slices
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish and melt it in the preheating oven.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish; do not stir.
- In a saucepan, mix peach slices with lemon juice and heat until warm.
- Spoon the peaches over the batter; again, do not stir.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Check Those Fingernails!
Your fingernails might seem like a small, insignificant part of your body, but they can actually serve as a window into your overall health. From their color and texture to their shape and growth patterns, fingernails often reflect what’s happening inside your system.
Doctors and health experts have long used nail changes as clues to diagnose underlying conditions. So, next time you’re clipping or painting your nails, take a closer look—they might be trying to tell you something.
You can read more by following the link below!
Bear Or Raccoon?
This week, Avon residents on Johnson Road were buzzing with excitement (or maybe a little unease) after a neighbor reported what they thought was a bear prowling through the area.
A bear sighting isn’t something you shrug off lightly, especially in a town where wildlife encounters can feel like headline news. But hold the bear spray and put away the binoculars, because this story has taken a twist worthy of a woodland detective novel.
Enter Avon Police Deputy Chief Chris Bartolotta, our local hero with a knack for sniffing out the truth.
After some investigation (and perhaps a few chuckles) Bartolotta revealed that the so called bear was, in fact, a raccoon. Yes, you read that right—a raccoon!
It seems this masked bandit was either having an identity crisis or just really leaning into its role as nature’s ultimate trickster.
Follow the link below to read more on this story!
Unakite Thirteen Hotel?
A Nebraska toddler named “Unakite Thirteen Hotel” has finally received a Social Security number after her father, Jason Kilburn, fought to correct a bureaucratic error.
The child, whose intended name is Caroline Elizabeth Kilburn, was born in November 2022 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and due to a paperwork mix up, was assigned a computer generated placeholder name by Nebraska state records.
This unusual name, along with the absence of a proper birth certificate and Social Security number, prevented her father from accessing essential services like Medicaid and daycare for over two years.
The breakthrough came on February 26, 2025, when, following media attention, the Social Security Administration issued a number under the name “Unakite Thirteen Hotel.”
While not ideal, Kilburn and his attorney see this as a critical step toward obtaining a proper birth certificate and legally changing her name to Caroline.
Kilburn expressed relief, noting that this progress opens the door to securing benefits and services for his daughter, though more work remains.
Just A Short Nap…
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