JELLY MUNCHKINS, A New Coffee Shop and Dollar Store Re-do
by Mary McCarthy
On my regular humor blog, www.pajamasandcoffee.com, I made a very small mention about how, when I was a kid, you used to be able to buy Jelly-Filled Munchkins. The internet and twitter and social media being what they are, SOMEHOW the CEO of Dunkin Donuts got ahold of it, sent me a tweet on twitter, and before I knew it, I found jelly-filled Munchkins have been added to our local DD! The first batch were AMAZING, very jelly-y, but the ones I bought last weekend had like hardly any jelly inside. Careful, DD, me and Dunkin Dave are tight now and I will rat you guys out if you get cheap on me!
The former Hayden’s Alley, which was opened-then-closed by Just Plain Joe’s and has been sitting empty for months and months is A-BUZZ with activity! How exciting is THAT?! When the “Coming Soon” sign went up I was so excited! You know what I miss the most? The little upstairs room that overlooks the courthouse (plus, unfortunately the UGLY POWER LINES that need to be BURIED when the state rips up the road again!). As a writer (and former council member), that spot was always one of my faves to hang out with a latte and a laptop. So, I hope the new shop still has that upstairs room open. I will post more details here when I know them- stay tuned!
Also, have you noticed the renovation of the dollar store? I read somewhere that the only stores doing better in the recession economy are dollar stores, where people are flocking to find bargains on everyday household items, and even food. I am a huge dollar-store/consignment shop/outlets shopper. So when I went into the dollar store a few weeks ago, I was pleasantly surprised to see all the new items! The down side is that everything’s in a new place now, so if you go looking for cheap dog bones, they ain’t where they used to be. But there’s lots more stuff and it’s totally less trashy inside now, so go on over and check it out.
Whine of the Week (no, I would not like some cheese with this whine, but thanks for asking): The parking lot at the Food Lion shopping center is beyond disgusting, The management is not keeping it clean, it needs to be paved, and for GOD’S SAKE the spaceship lighting wastes tons of energy and overly lights up half the county way too much. Our town should demand a RE-DO at the shopping center, especially if they come in crying for something to the planning commission.
See ya around town!
Mary McCarthy (marymac)
blog: Pajamas and Coffee
Skipjack Looking For Volunteers On Board & On Shore
The skipjack Nathan of Dorchester is accepting new volunteers for crew, maintenance and administrative positions as she gets ready for her 2010 sailing season.
Owned, operated and maintained by the nonprofit Dorchester Skipjack Committee, the Nathan sails late April through early November from Long Wharf in Cambridge. She offers charters for all occasions, educational sails and special event trips throughout the Chesapeake Bay, along with a regular public sailing schedule.
A volunteer orientation session will be held on Thursday, March 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dorchester County Airport. Registration for the session is requested by March 20. Light refreshments will be provided.
Special help is needed this year in handling reservations. The organization can use one or several individuals who have computer access and time to answer phone and email requests, along with someone to help at the dock during public sails. Except for the times at the dock, most of the work can be done from home.
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