Sometimes it's the little things that really tell you what a town is all about.
I was driving into Kennett Square the other day on East State Street and saw, outside the garage on the left, a whimsical stuffed figure like a scarecrow with its arm raised in greeting. Now, some creative person had to think, "Hey, wouldn't it be fun to have a sort of mascot outside? We can change its outfit with the seasons!" And then he or she had to assemble it and maintain it. Wonderful!
And on the right, at another garage, was a sign bidding farewell to the shop's resident dog. The owner even ran a display ad in the local paper with photos and a fond obituary for the obviously beloved creature.
To me, those displays offer a true "Welcome to our town" better than any banner.
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