Welcome rain

Even though the rain was falling this morning, there was a break in the clouds long enough to make a few outdoor laps at the mall. Plenty of folks were taking advantage of the free blood pressure screenings. There were lots of familiar faces that the weather brought inside. I've been walking long enough that I'm actually noticing physical changes in some of the walkers. There is one distinguished looking gentleman with a head of striking white hair. He has significantly reduced the girth of his midsection and always walks as if he is on his way to a meeting somewhere. Then there's the old gent that walks with the aid of a walker. His gait is a slow shuffle but he's doing great for an 87-year-old.

Today's comedy was provided by a malfunctioning automatic door by the Cheeburger entrance. It reminded me of the TV commercial where someone approaches a door saying "Door open." but the door doesn't open and the person walks into it. I watched some folks who approached the door and actually bumped it when it didn't open. Luckily, no harm done.

Walking Buddies

Another glorious day with beautiful weather and plenty of springtime buds to enjoy. And if that's not enough, there are my walking buddies that shared my walk this morning. We have a good time visiting as we walk and it makes the time pass even more quickly. Today I pointed out the diminished pigeon population. I believe that this is a result of some hawks that I've spotted in the area. We were all wondering when the most recent accumulation of debris will be removed from the river at the bridge. Perhaps it will happen during this weekend's Earth Day activities.

During a recent trip to the Tanglewood mall, I noticed lots of window washing going on. Guys were climbing up and down ladders and doing a fine job of cleaning the outside of the windows above A.C. Moore. Let the sun shine!

Someone's on the same wave length

Well during today's rounds I did see a maintenance person wielding a dust mop over some of the kiosks in the center of the mall. I hope they get to the awnings and signage around Bath & Body Works. There was a pro window washer cleaning the AC Moore windows, even though they are covered on the inside and you can't see through them.

Have you noticed the CBS sign in front of Belk that reads "It's a mall world"? Catchy eh?

Back from Connecticut

Connecticut was cold and Spring hasn't sprung there yet. It was warm enough to visit the new "blue back" shopping area in West Hartford, however. I enjoyed a wonderful meal at the new Cheesecake Factory with my sister, niece, and daughter. So, it's back to the mall to walk off all of the pizza, cannolis, and Girl Scout cookies I indulged in.

Dragonfly is now empty as I suppose their season is over. I wasn't expecting to see Henebry Jewelers empty, however. I understand that Kay Jewelers is going to move into that space. Other than that, not too much changed over the last week. MLC Furniture needs to get a dust rag out as there is a layer of dust thick enough to write in on some of the displayed items in the entryway.

Easter is officially over as all of the bunny habitat has been removed.