Today's Tribune column: "The importance of being ancient."

My expatriate friend D writes: "I’ve got shoes older than you; you’re still a youngster. Enjoy!"

Yeah, I know. I won't think about it again -- at least until 55.

BAYLOR: The importance of being ancient

One might turn the page, earn a wage or rattle a cage, but take away the “s” from sage and insert instead the consonant coming just before it in the alphabet, and the game changes dramatically, from ancient sage into ancient rage.

Also, as reported earlier today at the Potable Curmudgeon, Studio's Grill & Pub is winding down at its current Main Street location. Word is that the rent was going up, and owner Trish Meyer is looking for another downtown location.

Last day for Studio's at its current location apparently will be August 21.

Bank Street Brewhouse on Thursday makes sense for post-council gatherings, except then the politicians won't come.

After all, we don't serve Pabst.