Brisk Walk
Compo was busy this morning as many enjoyed the sunshine and cool temperatures.
“Dear Sante”: What Kids (Actually) Wrote to Santa in 2020
2020 was, as one child wrote in their letter to Santa, “all upside down”. This is a special report on what some kids wrote to Santa in 2020, a year that will surely - hopefully - be like no other. From the hysterical to heart breaking - kids had some specific requests and messages this year for Santa.
These are actual Santa Claus letter excerpts from over a dozen local children.
“Dear Sante,”
“I know I wasn’t good this year and I know that I can’t make it up to you in the next four days”
“Some of this year I’ve been naughty but I will work on my attitude this new year.”
“I have tried to be good this year”
“I am a good girhl”
I Wish For:
“My Christmas wish for this year is for corona virus to end amidiatlely”
“Babysitter’s Club books”
“a Tik-Tok account”
“I don’t know if these are kids safe, but if they are, I would love a Quest VR headset”
“garbage truck that opens”
“Please get me a PC or a laptop if you can’t manage to get a PS5 because my PS4 has been glitching so much lately”
“the food peas”
“v Bucks”
“Golden lab. I got permishan from my mom but if you cannot get me a golden lab I want a kayak”
“Drew McIntyre action figure”
“duvet cover”
“aftershave”
“My friends canser to be gone”
“I hope you have a good flight. Koep sending me notes.”
Christmas Spirit on the Water
A windsurfer got into the holiday spirit today as the incoming storms created ideal weather for the sport along the coast.
Bel Mondo: a Home Away from Home while Shopping Local
Last minute shoppers are happy to find a home-away-from-home at Bel Mondo home center at 993 Post Road East, across from Starbucks. The shop is locally owned by Heidi Thrun, who started the business eight years ago to blend her passion for interior design and wanting to give customers a warm, inviting place to shop and decorate their own homes. Thrun said she was inspired by her mother’s 45 year run of owning her own design business, and is grateful for the support of locals supporting other locally owned shops like hers. “Without the support of the community, I think a lot of the local shops wouldn’t be here still” she said regarding the Spring season, which closed her shop for three months. “We’re all really grateful.”
Bel Mondo, 993 Post Road East, will be open today until 3:30 today for any last minute shoppers, and online at belmondowestport.com.