A behind-the-scenes shot in Del's Popcorn Shop in Springfield. It was cute, I asked if I could get a picture of the seasonal Easter "Popcorn Bunnies" they were making behind the counter, and this young man stepped in and gave me a big smile to go with. From their website: "Del's Popcorn Shop is located in the historic Old State Capitol district of downtown Springfield, Illinois right next door to the Abraham Lincoln-Herndon Law Office at 213 South 6th Street. Del’s Popcorn Shop had it’s beginning in Decatur, Illinois in 1934, and brought its irresistible treats to Springfield, Illinois in 1980. The shop is a quaint, old-fashioned confectionery where the caramel corn and cheese corn are hand made right in the front window in gleaming copper kettles with wooden paddles. The walls are covered with popcorn memorabilia and antiques and two belt-driven ceiling fans churn away below the original tin ceiling. Del’s specialty is popcorn with flavors ranging from the traditional buttered corn, caramel corn, cheese corn, kettle korn and popcorn balls to gourmet flavors such as White Chocolate Caramel Corn, Peanut Butter Popcorn with Peanuts, Del’s Deluxe (caramel corn with almonds, pecans and coconut), Charmel Corn (cheese corn coated with caramel), and Milk, White or Dark Chocolate Popcorn and Caramel Corn. In addition to popcorn, Del’s offers freshly roasted cashews, almonds, pecans and peanuts and hand-whipped fudge in six flavors. They also carry over 100 varieties of candies, gummies, truffles and chocolates, including sugar-free varieties, and chocolate coated pretzels and savory snack mixes. Del’s is also a full-service ice cream parlor with 8 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream and more than 27 flavor of soft-serve frozen yogurt. Milkshakes, sundaes and smoothies are also on the menu. Del’s prepares seasonal items such as popcorn hearts at Valentines Day, popcorn bunnies at Easter, caramel apples in the fall and peanut brittle for the holidays. Decorative popcorn tins are a staple, and Del’s custom designs gift baskets, gift boxes and gift towers all year through. The holidays really pop at Del’s with a wide variety of stocking stuffers, popcorn treats, holiday candies and gift items. Quantity discounts are available. Del’s will ship their products anywhere in the continental US and military addresses with most products available for purchase on the website. Delivery is also available within Springfield, Illinois. Corporate customers are welcome with convenient terms available. Credit cards are accepted." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 213 South 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701 | (217) 544-0037 | info@delspopcornshop.com

Scanned from a 1940s postcard in Mama's Cedar Chest "SHRIMP BOATS AT ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA Oldest City in the U. S. A fleet of more than 125 document shrimp boats created a million dollar annual payroll ranking second in the commercial life of St. Augustine. Racing in from their day at sea the heavy laden shrimp boats speed in rivalry to their San Sebastian River docks. They bring in the finest shrimp marketed -- delivered by truck, packed in wooden boxes, iced in 36 hours from the ocean to you."