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My name is Joan and I'm a lifelong Yorker. Throughout high school and college, I swore I was getting out of here as soon as possible. Now, a few years later, I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be. I love my town. And, as a local editor, I hear every day how much you love your towns, too. So please, connect with me and let's share what makes life in York County great. I'm here to help you enjoy this place as much as I do!
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Monthly Archives: February 2009
McLocal
It’s been a while since I shared one of my Page-A-Day Web sites with you, but today’s got me thinking in a local way. It’s a page of McDonald’s “local adaptations” in its foreign locations. You know, the Greek Mac … Continue reading
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Pattie memories in York
The Peppermint Pattie story I mentioned yesterday was one of our most-viewed stories online all day Saturday, and I’m not surprised. We also got a lot of comments, many unhappy with outsourcing, but others reminiscing about the Pattie being made … Continue reading
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Sad breaking news
Sad news today, folks, in the world of local and food-related items. (Mark, I know you’ll especially not like this one.) The York Peppermint Pattie, which used to be made in York but was most recently made in Reading at … Continue reading
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Food fun, or, why you shouldn’t be too literal
From a funny e-mail making the rounds: Think about it. “I want a cake decorated. Yes, I’d like it to say ‘Best wishes Suzanne.’ Underneath that, ‘We will miss you.’” Oops.
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My favorite local band makes Rolling Stone
OK, a break from the many food posts of late: My favorite local band, The Jellybricks, who I wrote about back in July, just recently made a music video recently entirely using Rock Band 2. Here’s the video: The coolest … Continue reading
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Cheeseburger paradise
One of my favorite locally owned places to eat is Alexander’s Restaurant on Route 74 in West Manchester Township. I took Hubby there for lunch last Friday, and for less than the cost of a couple of value meals, he … Continue reading
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Fun with barter, or, how Joan could get a goat
One of my favorite things to do with Hubby is send funny Craigslist postings back and forth. Well, he got me the best one on Saturday night. “I am looking to get a dairy goat. Will perform weeks/months worth of … Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day recap, part 2
Last summer, I had mentioned how much I love the art of bento – a Japanese style of packed lunch, sometimes decorative, usually with varied foods and in a nice container. Well, I’m not very artistic. And I’m certainly no … Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day recap, part 1
Just had to show off what was waiting at work for me on Friday. Didn’t Hubby do a good job? In addition to the flowers, we took a day trip Wednesday (photos from that to come), and he got me … Continue reading
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Hope you have a great day being with someone you love or doing something you love. Thank you all for “being mine” in faithful blog reading this year. It’s great! (Image from Creative Memories consultant Lizzie’s blog, Suzy Q Crops, … Continue reading
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