TBW Daily Diary

Sad to hear that Robert's Flowers, Second and South Streets, is going out of business. One less retail outlet in center city and there aren't that many of us left. Businesses feed off one another; the loss of one hurts us all. Robert's had a good relationship with Glitz and Glitter when it was across the street. It was torn down for a hotel that never materialized . . . There have been several vehicle break-ins in the area of Green and Harris. Bob awoke this morning to find a vandalized car in front of his house. We repeat the oft-stated warning: don't leave anything in the car that can be viewed from outside. Even a closed paper bag hiding its contents can be tempting . . . And another warning for drivers especially at this time of year: never park on piles of leaves assembled for pick-up; your warm muffler can ignite the pile and imperil your vehicle . . .