Double Specials due to a Senator, Wisconsin's Senator Baldwin

Double specials at Gracie's Gyros and Wraps restaurant. Remember the owner, Despina Kozidis who spoke up for serving everyone? 

Well, today she had a very special guest and to mark the occasion she prepared a family recipe of stuffed eggplant (Melitzanes Papoutsakia) featuring it as a special.  Well, of course I ordered it.

That special guest was none other than our state Senator Tammy Baldwin, the first openly gay senator, who stopped in to not only have lunch but to thank Despina for doing the right thing. 

Baldwin's area repre- sentative, John Medinger, accompanied the Senator for her visit as she stopped by tables to say hello to folks after visiting with Despina, daughter Sofia and meeting restaurant staff. 

I was able to thank Senator Baldwin personally for all she has done while in office which made my day. Politicians really do need to hear when we appreciate their efforts. 

Here we are ... Sue, the Senator and myself

And in addition to that I learned something after my Buddy Sue commented that she hadn't been calling the Senator's office since they agreed on the issues. Senator Baldwin's response surprised us as the Senator urged us to call the office regardless as calls are tallied 'for' and 'against' the issues.  So, constituents call your senators if you have an opinion, for example, re: the Iran nuclear arms deal, in Wisconsin email https://www.baldwin.senate.gov or call her office (202) 224-5653.

Considering all the publicity that has been given around the country of businesses which refuse to serve the gay community, we can be extra proud of our local restauranteur Despina Kozidis and Senator Baldwin who make this world better for all of us.

Here's a link to Channel 8 news:Senator Baldwin at Gracie's

And if you missed the original Gracie's story here's that entry:Got My Goat!