Like Manna From Heaven

You all know I love all things Philly, so you can only imagine how pumped I was to discover a taste of Philly that opened recently here in the 'Burgh!

I used to love stopping to pick up some pretzels on the way to work or church when I lived there. I know you're thinking, "What's the big deal? A pretzel is a pretzel..."

Not true! These are freshly baked, warm, no preservatives, made with "Brotherly Love!"

The Philly Pretzel Factory is located in the shops in front of Target in Cranberry, and I am sure I will be a regular. Now, I can't wait for Rita's (another Philly fav) to open this spring...

ANOTHER reason I love Philadelphia!

Today I received some VERY GOOD news in the mail! Almost a year ago, my family and I went to Philly to do a wedding for a former student of ours. The day after the wedding, we made a trip to see the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other historical sites, after having lunch in China Town.

While parked on the street in Chinatown, we fed the meter, but upon driving away, we noticed there was a "note" left for us by the meter-maid. When I opened the envelope, I was stunned to discover a ticket for $304.00! To compound that cost, as I was awaiting information regarding my appeal of the ticket to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, I accrued $40 in additional late fees, bringing the final total to a $346 parking ticket!

Well, today I got a letter in the mail finally informing me that they had decided to accept my appeal, and that I no longer owed the debt.

What a relief! Thank you Philly...I love you, but more appropriately...THANK YOU GOD, I LOVE YOU!!!