Backyard news, 11.06.09

* Framed! in St. Thomas, a custom frame shop in Linglestown, is now open for walk-in customers. The shop (pictured) is located a couple doors west of St. Thomas Restaurant in the village square.

* A Gazette reader who lives just west of the historic village in the Linglestown Road corridor recently had a bear visit her backyard. The critter ran off before police arrived on the scene.

* My friend Frank Cotolo will be the featured musical artist tonight at St. Thomas Roasters coffee house, 8–10 pm, no cover.