Edna has some new specials she’s trying out this week. Only five dollars, and you get a dollar off if you fill out a little questionnaire about the dish. Can’t beat that!

Monday: Walnut Cardamom Pancakes with a Coffee Syrup

Tuesday: Chicory Chocolate Waffles

Wednesday: Strawberry Apples in Cinnamon Glaze

Thursday: Prickly Pear Strudel

Friday: Light and Flaky Surprise (Allergy Warning: contains mixed nuts)

The Council of Old Guys were back on the bench this morning, enjoying the cool overcast weather. They made some pretty unanimous declarations regarding the past week, and how that could have turned out better. Art and Ken were comparing stitches, the number and locations thereof already on track to reach legendary proportions by week’s end.

Abraham Ansari has parked his now completed RV down near the skatepark at the next town over. Reception has been positive, with many of the kids suspected of vandalism asking him all sorts of technical and stylistic questions. Abraham says he is thinking about offering a class on vehicle painting, “Westcoast Style,” through the county parks department. In the mean time, he is considering taking commissions for sign and vehicle sprays if anyone is interested. Designs will be made to order, and being a Bootsy Collins fan will not be a requirement.