Good Morning and Happy Wednesday!
I consider myself an above-average home baker. I make bread and big cakes and a lot of things that people tend to shy away from because they take nine hours.
Yesterday was my low, however. I wanted to make chocolate chip cookies, but I had no butter and it was nighttime, so I went to the CVS on my way home. They don't sell butter ... they sell Country Crock. I forgot that Country Crock is not butter until I got home.
But I forged ahead thinking, "Hey. Maybe this will be one of those discovery moments I'll tell my kids about when they ask for my secret recipe. I'll tell them how I messed up and ended up with a happy accident."
This was not one of those moments. The cookies are fine, but they are weird and not what you want. On the flip side, my baking has been done well before. Here is a column I wrote for our mail-home edition that goes to incoming first years about making friends and taking the leap.
The Rundown
- Ever ready to quit the corporate rat race and finish your novel? We talked to a guy that actually did it. And I have to say, it worked out pretty well.
- Meet your new town manager, Chapel Hill! Who is he and how was he chosen? Well, you will just have to read to find out.
COPS!
It's time for your weekly crime roundup. As per usual, our most common crime, larceny, is back. But this time, there's also been a cat fight ... or is it a dog fight? Read up to find out what crimes have been happening in our area.
Things to Do
- June 11 - Storytelling Night at Northside - Come and take part in a night of reminiscing about the great outdoors. Sit back or tell a story yourself or just listen, but either way you can enjoy some tasty drinks and food. (The Northside District)
- June 11 - Tapas and Tunes - If you're looking for a classy affair, head to this hotel and enjoy some fine wine while chilling to some sweet tunes. Feel free to munch on tapas for extra class. (AC Hotel)
- June 11 - World Cup Viewing - Yes, this event is *still* going, and we are down to 4 teams! Cheer on your favorite European team as we reach the end of this soccer saga. (Dead Mule Club)
"Now the ball's over there. That man has it now. That's an interesting development"
Maurice Moss, The IT Crowd
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