Clean Sweep!

The elves have been busy cleaning up after Santa and packing away all of the decorations. I didn't see so much as a shred of tinsel when I walked through Tanglewood Mall today. I got a few gifts of Hickory Farms goodies but I will miss not seeing their display again until next year.

A fairly new maintenance worker was cleaning the hallway walls near the lower level restrooms and the solution smelled great. She did a fine job of removing wall marks and grime and actually looked to be enjoying the results of her efforts. You go girl!

The One Stop Cellular store had just a few boxes remaining in the store as I walked by and noticed that they were vacating the premises. The Regis Hair Salon is also empty along with the former Steve & Barry's space on the upper level. Surprisingly, the mall itself looked relatively busy for a Wednesday afternoon perhaps due to the rainy weather. There were plenty of folks lunching at K&W cafeteria but according to my parents their attendence has been down lately too. It's one of the best bargains around though, so I hope they will survive our economic downturn. I would hate to think that I wouldn't always be able have one of their crab cakes or coconut custard pie.

Over the last week I was able to walk the river greenway several times. There were plenty of fishermen joining the ducks in the river. A Great Blue Heron was also looking for his lunch to swim by. I wonder if he is as eager for Spring to arrive as I am.