As Chuck and his family take their annual vacation to a warm weather destination (this time to the land of pandas, dolphins, beaches and Disney characters), I’ve been given the privilege to write the world-famous Friday News Digest. Sometimes we here at Strong Towns are criticized for being “too negative.” Last week all hell broke loose on Chuck’s personal Facebook page when he posted the following comment: "Strong Towns t-shirt slogan ideas from today's member chat (not my idea but the conversation goes where it goes): Nodes, not stroads. The Standard made me do it. Parking Lots don't Pay Taxes." Some of the commenters rolled with it and came up with other witty/sarcastic slogans while another individual questioned what exactly Strong Towns supports. Note: he requested an answer without any of the “fluffy marketing BS.” Chuck kindly directed him to the “Mission” of Strong Towns and other material related to who we are and what we do. Pandemonium ensued between this individual and some of Chuck’s long-time friends. There were some personal attacks (although I don’t believe the commenters actually knew each other) but, overall, most of it was quite comical. Chuck played the role of referee and in the end everyone kissed and made up. In light of the situation and because we are often accused of being too negative, this week’s Friday News Digest is going to be of the “feel good” variety.