News Flash--Bricker Solves Mystery of Moose Milking

Thanks to everyone who put in guesses this week on the big news. Very creative answers. And NO, I am not pregnant. I've got a book coming out called "How Do You Milk a Moose Anyway?" It's a collection of funny stories and columns, some new, some old.

Here's what an initial review had to say about it: "She has a really dry sense of humor, so just about everything she says is funny. She writes on anything you can imagine, from grape stomping to the liquid progesterone she has to put her moody horse on. I loved the book. I'm first in line to buy it when it comes out..."

Thanks to photographer Jay Reiter for his awesome cover photo shown here. I was going for the contemplative look. How'd I do?

Details to follow soon for online ordering of this book for Christmas delivery.

One More Clue

The big news on Friday has something to do with a new enterprise I'm undertaking that relates to this photo. Pregnancy has been ruled out. Moving to Maine has been ruled out. Becoming an actor has been ruled out. Moose stew has been ruled out.

What else could you make from a moose? And what kind of business venture could I have that comes from that?

Stay tuned.

What is Going on Here??

Why am I dressed like this? And why is there a moose in the photo?

Here's a hint---it relates to the big annoucement coming soon.

Channeling my Inner Cranky Old Man

I feel like a bit of an old time cranky townie man with this little rant, but I have to get it off my chest. Have you noticed the new top and sign over at Dunkin' Donuts? Nice huh? Here's my issue. So it's nice that they just spent who knows how much to make it look fresh and new, but here's an idea--why didn't they invest that $$ to fix the traffic pattern? I know I'm not the only one who avoids this place because of what a nightmare it is to get in and out. The drive-through is usually backed out onto Portsmouth Avenue and try parking in a regular spot, which is nearly impossible because you have to get around the drive-through people. Forget about trying to get back out onto Portsmouth Avenue when coming out of the drive-through. I always end up trying to make another lap around (through the drive-through people again) so that I can get out by the Globe Plaza.

Okay, I feel better now.

Anyone else feel this way??

The Saga of Fort Rock Farm

I was really bummed out that I couldn't make it to the big ZBA meeting for Fort Rock Farm last Tuesday. No babysitter. Each day I am amazed at the amount of community involvement in the issue. I've been here 10 years and can't remember anything that even comes close. Maybe the Citizens For Smart Growth or whatever the anti-Wal-Mart group was. But even that dims in comparison to the scarcrow brigade.

No matter where I go these days, people are talking about the campaign to save the farm. We stopped in at the Tavern at River's Edge last night for a quick cocktail on the way home from dinner in Newburyport and even days after the meeting, it was all the buzz. Owner Jeff Roth said the issue has been great for business. People flocked to the bar after the meeting last week.

For those who missed what Alex Booth is calling the "near riot" in the downtown by people who couldn't get into the Town Hall, check out the piece by NHPR, which really captured the mood. Click here for the NPR piece.

Young Love

In preparation for their romantic cruise through the waters of Florida next week, Willie and Lynn got together for lunch today. Willie thinks she's cute but is not so sure about her forward and flirtatous ways (Note his skeptical sideways glance at her). Lynn made herself at home with Willie and decided to try a piece of his grilled cheese. To add to the romance, she fed him a graham cracker. Oh young love.

Big News Coming Soon

Big news is on the way on this blog. Here's a hint: I'm not pregnant. Curious? Check back next week for more clues.