As we enter a new year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the state of Maplewood’s gossip ecosystem. Pitorous, Janos running off on sabbatical, the wraith lord crown arriving in a box during dinner service—1603 was an exceptional year and I am personally grateful for every bit of entertainment.
But I have sat through too many quiet breakfasts this winter. The snow has kept people indoors and the rumors have slowed to a trickle, and I am not willing to accept that as the natural state of our town.
Maplewood is full of interesting people doing interesting things. Why am I constantly hearing about them secondhand from the Steamy Ink Press instead of over tea like a normal person?
If you are involved in something scandalous, tell someone. If you witnessed something scandalous, tell two someones. If you know someone who is involved in something scandalous and feel they deserve to be held publicly accountable, then tell Poppy.
More drama. More chaos. More screaming “FATALITY!” in the town square when you stab a skeleton. 1604 is a new year with fresh opportunities to make terrible decisions.
I look forward to hearing about all of them.