Restless Viking

6 days ago

These two have a story.
A raw one. Occasionally unhinged.

The guy on the right once interrupted a date the woman on the left was on. Sat down. Started eating their appetizer like this was all perfectly reasonable behavior.

That’s about when a small realization began to form.

The rest of the story shows up in Season 1 of Restless Viking Radio. (Launches in 17 days - Jan 6).

Photo: circa 1989… give or take a bad haircut. ... See MoreSee Less

Restless Viking

1 week ago

It isn’t a travel podcast. It’s a wandering podcast. Launches - January 6, 2026. Bring coffee. . .

Correction on the pic below - the launch is Jan 6 of "2026", NOT 2025. (Thanks for letting us know Blaine!) ... See MoreSee Less

Restless Viking

2 weeks ago

Have you ever been to a real deli?
Not a sandwich shop. Not a place with three kinds of mayo and regret.
A deli deli.

Poppins wrote about one of those places—Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor—where the sandwiches are absurd, the lines are long, and nobody’s pretending this is fast food.
It’s about food, yes. But also about why some places become institutions and others just sell lunch.

📖 Read it here: restless-viking.com/2025/12/16/zingermans-delicatessen-ann-arbor/ ... See MoreSee Less

Restless Viking

2 weeks ago

OFFICIAL NOTICE:

Bahala has the best neighbor on the planet.

I came out to my car today and found a huge basket of treats waiting for me . . . on top of all the baked goods and lunches she’s brought by over time. I try to return the favor, but she is just too awesome!

Thank you for the generosity and the kindness. It doesn’t go unnoticed, and it’s genuinely appreciated.

Community like this is rare. We don’t take it for granted.

**There are even treats for Hurdle to enjoy in her lazy sled dog retirement!** ... See MoreSee Less