Great drama. I had to look down from the topp level of our mega mall Destiny USA. And lo-and-behold, the big screen was flashing an ad for Wicked, which happens to be taking its national tour to our lovely downtown theater, The Landmark, at this start of December.

Big ads. I do like to keep my head on a swivel as I cold-weather stride around our mega mall Destiny USA. Do I know anybody who needs a cool sneaker for a holiday gift?

Paradise no longer. Along with the new spots I noticed on a cold weather stroll around our mega mall Destiny USA, the top level pass also reminded me that longtime restaurant Margaritaville is no longer in business. Once in a while, my dear wife Karen and I would stop in for a cheeseburger, cold beverage…

Quite the installation. I peered down from the second level at the portion of our mega mall Destiny USA called The Canyon and appreciated the big art. Yes, it does look like a tree to me.

The sweet spot. Yes, as my cold-weather stroll passed new store It’s Sugar at mega mall Destiny USA, I could smell what they’re selling. We used to call it the candy store, tugging at the sleeve of a grown-up to go there, as I recall my Way, Wayback.

Under a buck, yes. I was surprised to see the store in mega mall Destiny USA 99¢ City has stood steadfast. I did not, however, go in to check price tags.

All but the big guy. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, I’ve noticed that they’re ready for the next big holiday at our mega mall Destiny USA. The setting is set for the famous bearded one.

Vinyl was my thing. Cheers to the display-setter at our mega mall Destiny USA who decided to feature a portable turntable and vinyl. Or, as I used to call them in the first, less-complicated portion of my life, a record player and albums. If you wait long enough, it will come back, I have heard.…

Hello, sir. I was hoping that our new Pope has made his appearance in the store front at The Franciscan Place in our mega mall Destiny USA. From Chicago to the Vatican to Syracuse, yes, indeed, and my cold-weather walk gets a smile indeed.