This website, shopwillowglen.com, went online May 23, 2000 The 23rd of May is an ancient Roman holiday, dedicated to Vulcan, the hot and cold divinity. Also, on May 23, 1785, Benjamin Franklin said, "I have only to move my eyes up and down as I want to see distinctly near or far." He was talking about his new invention, the bifocal eye-glasses.   Willow Glen's own slogan is "On & Around the Avenue."