We went to Local 188 last night. But I'm still collecting my thoughts--which are many--about this very curious long-time Portland favorite. I'll finish it tomorrow.

I hemmed and hawed about going, though, thinking of all the other places I'd rather be. But I was resolved to try it. I'm glad I did. Was I one over by its elusive charms?

You'll see.

Tonight we're going to Dogfish Cafe, sort of a pre-snowstorm dinner out. I always like it there.

I assume that tomorrow night we'll all be shut-ins, if we get this blizzard that's forecasted. For fortification to stay in, I bought some haddock which I'll make into a chowder for lunch tomorrow. And I have all the fixings for my favorite meatloaf dinner. It includes sweet potatoes, red cabbage and some glazed carrots.

All that should be hearty enough to keep storm chills at bay.

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