Village Green/Town²

  The problem with allowing the general public to name things is this: Columbia Association  During routine lake management operations at Lake Kittamaqundi, an aqua mower (Chompers) capsized. All Columbia Association (CA) staff are safe. While no fuel or oil leaks have been noticed, protective measures will be in place. CA is conducting a full investigation and coordinating a safe recovery of the equipment. Oh, no. Not Chompers! Notice how differently it comes across in this brief mention in the Baltimore Fishbowl:  Aqua mower capsizes in Lake Kittamaqundi,  Aliza Worthington  It’s “Chompers goes under” vs “Aqua mower capsizes.” Do you see it? Feel it, even? Alas, poor Chompers! I knew him, Horatio. In 2021 the Columbia Association - - possibly inspired by Mr. Trash Wheel? - - held a contest to name the new Aqua Mower for Lake Kittamaqundi. A nine year old named Quintin won for the name “Chompers.” Excerpt from Night and Day , Village Green/Town² The use of anth...

  Cozy:  1 a : enjoying or affording warmth and ease: SNUG b: marked by or providing contentment or comfort - - Merriam Webster Dictionary  It’s the first of September and in Maryland that means high humidity, outrageous pollen counts, and a prediction of ninety degree weather.  Still, that didn’t stop me from getting a bit excited when I saw this post from Columbia’s own indie bookstore Queen Takes Book. It’s a Cozy Fridays Events List which begins in October, so maybe the weather will be cooperating in a more seasonal way by then. Going down the list of activities sparked a yearning to have that seasonal cozy feeling even though I’m in an air-conditioned house drinking a glass of iced coffee. It’s funny how that works. Suddenly you’re envisioning being cuddled up under a blanket with a good book in your lap and a warm drink nearby. Speaking of warm drinks, Visit Howard County did a lovely roundup of cozy cafés last year. Do you have any you’d add to their list? Coz...