I’ve been waiting for the day when my Google Web Alert for Modern Mouse (an automated alert that sends me email any time Google finds the words “modern mouse” published online) would turn up something other than updates about computer mice and video games that look like this:

Google Alerts, before

Occasionally, Google picks up Alix’s “where to buy” info on her Parami Panda Crochet blog which is always nice to see. And it was cool when the East Bay Loop city guide helped spread the word about our Black Friday Sale back in November.

But today! Today, my friends, I was tickled green and blue (our colors, of course!) to see THIS alert in my inbox!

Google Alerts, after

Thanks so much to San Francisco Chronicle blog writer Susan David for a) being a loyal customer of Modern Mouse and b) helping us spread the word about the happy news that we’ve decided to keep the goodness flowing and extend our stay here at the Alameda Towne Centre (or, for the old schoolers, South Shore)!

Here’s a screenshot of the piece, which you can click on to read the full article:

My sincere thanks all around: to our beloved customers for your patronage and support, to the Alameda Towne Centre for providing a great space to be in, and to Susan Davis for the write-up!