Fifty-word story [36]
Must be a Detroit thing. We call jumbo beers " Forties." A few of those can tend to fly back and revisit you.
I hadn’t heard about “forties” until a good buddy of mine introduced me to the term in college! But I became pretty familiar with them. 🤣 Yep, I hear you on that, haha.
Nice bird story. It's a shame some idiot turned the conversation into malt liquor. 🥸
Haha, I appreciate the turn! Besides...I have plenty of fond memories with Steel Reserve. I’m not sure if I’d touch the stuff now, though. 😄
Yeah, Steel was one of my breakfast options. That's when I knew I had to quit.
The fact that we get those forties at "party stores" adds a level of nuanced vernacular only a metro Detroiter can truly appreciate.
Party Store is just so much more evocative than convenience store.
Each word is a skilled brush stroke painting a complete picture in my mind. Beautiful piece!
Wow, thank you so much for saying so, Jeff! I appreciate the feedback. 🙏
I think so! I like the idea of a loved one coming back to visit as a bird, or a dragonfly (I’ve heard that one too). Lovely job!
Thanks so much, Kim! I really appreciate the kind words. I do believe we are all more connected than we think!
When I lived in Washington, DC I was happy to see lots of cardinals. They're one of my favorite birds.
Same, Bill. They’re beautiful birds! I enjoy seeing them come to our feeders.
Must be a Detroit thing. We call jumbo beers " Forties." A few of those can tend to fly back and revisit you.
I hadn’t heard about “forties” until a good buddy of mine introduced me to the term in college! But I became pretty familiar with them. 🤣 Yep, I hear you on that, haha.
Nice bird story. It's a shame some idiot turned the conversation into malt liquor. 🥸
Haha, I appreciate the turn! Besides...I have plenty of fond memories with Steel Reserve. I’m not sure if I’d touch the stuff now, though. 😄
Yeah, Steel was one of my breakfast options. That's when I knew I had to quit.
Nice bird story. It's a shame some idiot turned the conversation into malt liquor. 🥸
The fact that we get those forties at "party stores" adds a level of nuanced vernacular only a metro Detroiter can truly appreciate.
Party Store is just so much more evocative than convenience store.
Each word is a skilled brush stroke painting a complete picture in my mind. Beautiful piece!
Wow, thank you so much for saying so, Jeff! I appreciate the feedback. 🙏
I think so! I like the idea of a loved one coming back to visit as a bird, or a dragonfly (I’ve heard that one too). Lovely job!
Thanks so much, Kim! I really appreciate the kind words. I do believe we are all more connected than we think!
When I lived in Washington, DC I was happy to see lots of cardinals. They're one of my favorite birds.
Same, Bill. They’re beautiful birds! I enjoy seeing them come to our feeders.