Does Our President Have a Secret??
Let’s put two and two together here, people. President Obama was in Pittsburgh this past Friday to give a speech. How do I know this? His motorcade proved to be a near impenetrable barrier between my business partner’s home and our food truck. I’ll leave it up to you to decide whether this very real obstacle the President created for my small business is of any deeper symbolic significance. You know who else is in Pittsburgh this weekend? All of the Furries, with their annual convention. Is this a coincidence? Maybe, maybe not. All I know is that when you put on a full furry suit you become totally anonymous. And surely one of the most famous men in the world pines for anonymity every once in a while. Just saying… In other news,...
On Food Stamps and Fingers
You know what? Sometimes when I interlock my fingers I fear they’ll end up stuck that way forever. Imagine how inconvenient that would be, except for those times in life when you need to provide a booster-step to help a medium sized child or small adult scale a wall. During those times you’d be perfectly equipped for the job. All the rest of the time your life would be rather awkward. You know what else? Michael Bloomberg, the mayor of New York City, is proposing that food stamps no longer be accepted for the purchase of sugary beverages, like Coca-Cola or the Boylan’s soft drinks we offer at Franktuary. Normally when I read about a topic such as this one I am infuriated that the government wants to play a role in what people are allowed to...
Keep Films in Pittsburgh!
Recently the Pittsburgh Film Office contacted Franktuary to ask us to support its quest to keep the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit incentive program alive. As a company that has benefited from the film industry’s presence in the ‘Burgh we were happy to oblige. Below is a copy of a letter recently sent to our local politicians. If you agree with our sentiments, please contact your own representatives! Dear Senator Fontana, Representative Wheatly, and Governor Corbett: We are writing to express our wholehearted support of the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit incentive program. In its fourth year, the program has been a tremendous success. Responsible government leaders should always look for ways to reduce public expenses. However, the elimination of the...
Politics
With elections yesterday, politics are clearly the order of the day. This begs the question, “If Franktuary ran for mayor would Pittsburgh be a better place?” One thing is certain, if elected, Franktuary would advocate less forms and paperwork for all tax paying entities and individuals. It would also support lunch. After all, nutritionists say that lunch should be the largest meal of the day. Some other things Franktuary might do:10) Serve frankfurters from City Hall.9) Create a suggested reading list for all interested citizens.8) Have the city of Pittsburgh officially acknowledge a Soup of the Day.7) Overhaul mobile food vending regulations.6) Reform condiment waste.5) Raise awareness about local foods and organic farming.4) Support a...
Who Wants a Hoodie???
A couple of weeks ago I wrote this letter to the President. Not surprisingly, I have yet to receive a response. Here’s hoping I’m surprised soon! Days after I sent it the man received a Nobel Peace Prize, which, by all accounts, he was not expecting. I’ve heard such an honor is accompanied by a rather tidy sum. I mean, gosh, I even included an order form. What more could he ask for? Dear Mr. President: As a small business owner in Pittsburgh, I was excited to learn that you had selected my city to host the G-20 Summit. I took the time to personally invite you and your delightful wife Michelle to visit my restaurant, Franktuary. Sadly, you declined. Hey, I understand, you’re a busy man! It’s just that at the time you chose Pittsburgh...
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