GAZETTE
Published by My Big Fat Funny Life
Volume I, Number 014 August 16, 2026
A weekly-ish dispatch from Greece, with questionable authority and excellent coffee.
Showcase Story
This week’s showcase
When Athens Thanked Its Τροχονόμους (Trochonomos=traffic officer)
A seasonal ritual of olive oil, oranges, and gratitude—long before traffic lights took over.
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Greece: One Country, Twelve Nations, Infinite Quirks
From meat ecosystems to time-warping tsipouro, each region insists it’s right—and they all are.
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The Greek Toilet Paper Rule
Why pipes panic, bins matter, and one Kalamata doctor lets you flush like a Bavarian
Coming next
New stories are on the way. No need to wait for the next issue.
Tuesday · August 18
Why Do Greeks Complain So Much?
Thursday · August 20
And the Winner Is…
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Reader Voices
A few voices from readers of this issue.
“Love this one. Non Greeks kill it and NEVER can pronounce it🤣 In teaching my granddaughter Greek we plugged away at the «γ» sound. Guttural. Gh-gh till it was perfect. It’s repeat repeat. ❗️💙”
— Helen Bouloukos Fallon For: Gyro, Jai-ro, Yee-ro: The Greek Food That Keeps Turning
“Nick - I need to let you know how much I enjoy your posts! Our paths crossed many years ago at Thomson Reuters in LA. I’ve long since ‘kind of’ retired and so appreciate your perspective and often find myself laughing out loud much to the confusion of those that might be around me. (I’ve gotten used to the strange looks.) Keep your wonderful writing coming and know I’ll be reading, enjoying and laughing! Janet”
— JK For: Two Years After Ditching Florida
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