This, That & The Other

Doing the 'Deer Dance' to celebrate Opening Day?- Photo courtesy of Jim Maike

Hunting Shopping & Kudos

“The old man used to say that the best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back.” Robert Ruark

Speaking of hunting season, there are always a bunch of “Deer Widow” events around and about whether they be shopping evenings or Girls Night at a local bar. 
In a 10 year period ending in 2013 the number of women who engage in firearm hunting increased by almost 30% and those who bow hunt more than doubled.
This data begs a question or two such as:
Are there many women who are in relationships with men who hunt while their s.o. Does not?
If so why are there no Deer Widower nights? Perhaps a brewery or tavern offering free rides home, maybe a sale at some men's clothing stores, etc.?
Just saying…

Quadruple Kudos to Newaygo Family Dental Care for their free clinic for Veterans and we understand Dr. Leyder in Croton did the same. Our article
https://www.nearnorthnow.com/news/these-people-have-been-terrific
heaped well-deserved praise on NFDC and their staff and we want to acknowledge the kindness shown by Dr. Leyder  and his peeps for joining in.
Makes one proud to be part of this compassionate community we enjoy.

The Jingle Mingle got things rolling and now there are almost as many Christmas gift and craft events  around as there are breweries in our Metro neighbor to the south.
But should you choose to eschew such shows in favor of experiencing an artistic array of inspired creations from the hands of local and regional innovators? Perhaps point your purchasing preference toward unique and one of a kind gifts that you won’t find anywhere else?
Check out the Artsplace Holiday Market in downtown Fremont. Great stuff in an atmosphere exuding charm.
https://www.nearnorthnow.com/features-and-fun/ncca-artsplace-holiday-artist-market-opens-november-16

Or maybe you want to check out the always fascinating selection in the quaint little shoppe where the quest for just the right gift rarely goes unachieved?
That cool little place we’re referencing is located smack dab in the hallway of our local hospital. Small and yet loaded with ideas for the hard to buy (or the easy to buy) person on your list.
https://www.nearnorthnow.com/news/looking-for-unique-gifts

How about stocking stuffers toys games and such for all ages?
Try the Fremont Library Gift Shop where with a $5 purchase you can take home one of their gently used books for free and curl up with a good read while serene in the knowledge the socks will indeed be stuffed and stuffed well.
(see ad on home page)

Back in the day while writing for the nearly world famous Rich Wheater at the TI we did a series called Shopping With Ken. The series included  yours truly checking out some local haunts and providing a bit of a guide for those looking for local and regional options to fulfill your gifting obligations and/or desires. Some ideas might have been a bit offbeat at times  (one year we went with all meat gifting) but it got me out of the house for awhile which LSC Lil appreciated  and it was fun doing a bit of exploring.
Keep an eye on the pages of N3 because it’s high time for a return of SWK.
Despite the hue and cry to keep the damn thing dormant.

Got an idea for SWK? A shop you own, a place you like, an idea to help broaden the shopping options for our local gift questers?
Send your idea to [email protected] and the extensive staff of N3 World Headquarters & Hallmark Movie Marathon Site will check it out.
Until then….

  “Ever wonder about those people who spend $2 apiece on those little bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backward. ”-George Carlin