It's Offical....

                                                                              

It's Offical...My Business has passed all inspections and is ready for opening day!

I have a great staff of very talented professionals working with me...

I feel so blessed....

This has been a long time dream and desire for me

and God has truly shown once again

if you dare to ask,

 you will receive.

More to come at a later time...

 Thanks to all who have given and shown their support.

K

Hometown Christmas....

Here are some pictures
of a few shops on Main in my hometown of
Lititz
decorated for the season.......

The snow was quietly falling when these were taken...
so peaceful and beautiful...

A Preserved Distinctive Destination....

Many of my readers have heard me speak and have read postings about my hometown, Lititz, PA. Well, once again my little quaint hometown is on the map!
The 2009 edition of the "National Trust For Historic Preservation" just released their list of:

" Dozen Distinctive Destinations"

And Lititz was among the list!
http://www.preservationnation.org/travel-and-sites/sites/northeast-region/lititz-pa.html


I have such fond memories growing up in Lititz and my heart aches to be back there once again.

I will share one of my memories..

The picture posted, my first appartment after Nursing School was in that building upstairs.
My Grandfather was very good friends with, Mr. Ford, the owner of all those historic buildings for many, many years. When I was in search of an apartment, I phoned Mr. Ford and asked if I could stop by his home for a visit, I remember my visit that day being so warm and welcoming by Mr. Ford and his wife. We chatted for a long time about my early years riding my bike on the sidewalk that ran along his property, Clair's Grocery Store on the corner adjacent his home, people in the community and of course, my Grandfather who had since passed. During our conversation, I gradually got around to explaining my need for an apartment and should one of is rentals become available to please keep me in mind....
Mr. Ford was more than gracious with my desire to live in Lititz. as I anxiously wanted to start my life as a Young Adult with my newly earned profession. Call it fate or God's work throwing a blessing my way, Mr. Ford had just received notice from one of his tenants he would be giving up his lease... Mr. Ford offered to show me the apartment that very day.
Being me, I wasted NO time...!!
Mr. Ford climbed, ( which was no easy task, he was very tall) into my old VW which by the way, faithfully got me through high school and nursing school.
Off we went to see my "New" apartment, I remember being so excited...

I immedately adored that apartment...!
It was one of three apartments, being the one in the far back of the building. My view from my sitting room over looked a nice yard with a parking lot in the rear that Mr. Ford just happened to also own. Yes, I had my very own private parking space up front!! The apartment was a Bi-Level, the bedrooms and bath were in the upper part as you walked inside, you desended a few old wooden wide steps down into the sitting area and small kictchen.. The real plus was, I had the ONLY apartment with a porch/balcony, which I could access directly from my apartment via a door from the hallway in the upper deck of the apartment... I had no reserves about renting this apartment before I knew the monthly rent, BUT the best part was....my rent was $200.00 per month!!! A monthly rent at $200.00 a month was like unheard of even back in that day.... Henence, I left our visit being the new tenant at 24 East Main Street, Lititz!

This story gives you a small climpse into the strong bond and generousity of a small town community. Mr. Ford was one of the sweetest people (and very much a business man) of this community; along with his lovely wife, where history has been well preserved!!

If your looking for a long weekend get away, may I suggest..
Lititz, PA

Here are a few links to attractions and B and B's in the area:
Venture Lititz
Strugis Pretzel House
Linden Hall School For Girls
Moravian Church
Wilbur Chocolate
B and B's in Lititz
Local Business and Shops

WAIT.....WHERE'S THE CHOCOLATE??

The Holiday shopping is not complete until I make my annual trip to
my Home Town of Lititz, PA.....
http://www.lititzpa.com/

Lititz is home to many favorite attractions, and that's for another day and blog. Today is all about......Chocolate!!

In Lititz we have "The Wilbur Chocolate Factory"

Home of the Wilbur Bud

A Wilbur Bud is sorta, kinda almost like a Hershey Kiss.....
But oh so much better tasting!!!

The Chocolate consistency is that good rich chocolate taste in Milk Chocolate or Dark Chocolate.
I prefer the Dark Chocolate. It has a taste all it's own compared to other well known chocolates.

My Christmas gift to my extended family in Texas has always been a special delivery package of Wilbur Buds.
Almost always when I make a trip to Texas, you can bet there will be Wilbur Buds among the packing. This past Spring, my husband and I made plans with my brother and his family to vacation in Galveston, TX. During baggage check, one bag was over weight...You guessed it, the Candy!! What a relief to find out it was not due to my clothing....
I always pack extra carry on/fold up leather bags with me, so my husband pulled one out and placed the candy in the carry on bag and off we went....with 12 pounds of Candy in tow!!

Today is my shopping trip to Wilbur Chocolate Company

I hope you enjoyed this little bit of history from Pennsylvania. I so enjoy sharing my Home Town with you...!

Happy Day
K