TBW Daily Diary

We are rushing along here and hope to have most of the decorating done in time for Harrisburg's holiday parade on Saturday. I do have one unhappy note for all you visitors, however; St. Michael's Lutheran Church on State Street will not be providing free hot dogs to the attendees as they have done in the past. That tradition has been interrupted by a scheduling conflict--the church will be used for a wedding on Saturday. So bring your own coffee and snacks and be sure to visit The Bare Wall when the festivities end . . . While here be sure to pick up your pair of bayberry candles. We generally sell out early and end up disappointing a customer or two on New Year's Eve . . . The Patriot-News has apparently awakened to the fact that there is a crime wave in the city; there was a story of sorts in today's paper (but far from inclusive). Perhaps we will even hear from the mayor--eventually. We are still asking that you e-mail city council with your concerns . . .