by Journey, age 9 from Davenport, Iowa, asks Santa about mantel decorations, the Mississippi River bend, and being one of the Quad Cities.
Dear Santa, my name is Journey, and I am nine years old. I live in Davenport, Iowa, where my grandma says our city sits right along a huge bend in the Mississippi River.
Dear Journey, a city along a river bend that grand deserves a very appreciative flyover, your grandma picked a truly scenic hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Is there an indoor Santa decoration? My mom wants a nice one for our mantel this year.
There certainly are indoor decorations featuring me out there, Journey, perfect for a mantel or a shelf by the fireplace. Your mom sounds like she has a lovely idea for the room.
My grandma says Davenport sits along a wide bend in the Mississippi River. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, the Mississippi River curves right along your city, one of the longest rivers in the entire country. I always follow that glimmering path to help find my way to your rooftop.
My grandma says Davenport is one of four cities known together as the Quad Cities. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, Davenport forms part of that well-known group of four cities along the river. That kind of shared, close-knit community is really something worth celebrating, Christmas and every day after.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Journey Halvorsen
Davenport, Iowa
P.S. Will you set up your own indoor decoration this year too?
Only briefly, Journey, my workshop already glows plenty on its own.
