A chocolate shake and an old-fashioned hamburger are all you need

A classic hamburger at a late-night burger joint is one of those things you have to experience with a good friend.

Part of my job is to attend city council meetings. It’s one of those once-a-month events where you know you’ll be one of the few people in the audience to experience the tried and true ritual of local government meetings.

The hitting of the gavel is first, then the pledge, in our town an opening prayer, and then the business of making decisions…