Piggly Wiggly Is Coming To West Allis

I have learned today that the Majdecki Sentry food store in West Allis will be switching over to the Piggly Wiggly brand in August.  I would presume that the other Sentry store in Menominee Falls will also be converting to the Pig.

I have mixed feelings about this.  Sentry used to be a regular stop, but for the past several months, they haven't been able to keep up with the price wars with Pick'N'Save.  I had also been eager for a Piggly Wiggly to open up in my area, but after their union busting maneuvers, I'm not so keen on them anymore.

I also realize that this doesn't really matter to most of you, but I can't resist scooping the local paper whenever I can.

When The Gales Of November Come Early

Thirty-three years ago today, Lake Superior laid claim to the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald and the 29 lives aboard her. I don't know why, but the story always held an interest for me. It could be my love of the area and respect for the winter. It could be that it is a "local" story. It could be Gordon Lightfoot's eerily and emotional tribute to her and her crew. Whatever it is, the story holds a draw to me like very few others do.

Here is a very nice tribute video done to the song by Lightfoot: