As a slight bicarbonite in the dark glass of death, intrigue, etc., that this theme engenders, let this be the merry, yodeling bromide:
From the Cheeseday site:
Back in 1914, the concept of Cheese Days originated from the notion that if some little town in Illinois could have a festival commemorating sauerkraut, then a celebration based on cheese would be an even better idea.
A group of local businessmen planned the festivities in just nine days, driving a roadster through the city of Monroe to publicize the event. A hand-lettered sign attached to the vehicle proclaimed “FIRST CHEESE DAY COMMITTEE 1914 – WE STARTED SOMETHING!”
And did they ever.
If you're in Monroe, Wisconsin, on the third weekend of September, during even numbered years, check out Cheese Day!
Matt,
ReplyDeleteThanks. This breaks things up nicely!