This Blog was originally posted February 28, 2012, under the title "This and That." I am repeating it and adding an update.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
I try every year on February 27 to bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies. It is a way I have of remembering Dad for that is the date he was born in 1909. When Dad retired, he spent a lot of his time baking. Mom hated giving up her kitchen because . . well he was messy when he baked! Dad was just getting back to his roots since he paid his way through college working in a bakery.
When we all lived in Pleasant Dale, it was my habit to stop in every so often. I always seemed to have a sixth sense as to when Dad had baked chocolate chip cookies. I guess they saw me coming up the street for he would greet me at the door with two chocolate chip cookies on my plate and a cup of coffee. Precious Memories!
Today I once again celebrated Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. I baked a batch of chocolate chip cookies using Daddy's recipe, his mixer and his cookie dipper being sure to sift the flour and use instant butterscotch pudding. This year I did something different. When the cookies were done, I shared a small package with some friends with the note, "Happy Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 2/27, in memory of my dad.
Trixie's Birthday
My dog Trixie was born on February 18, 2001. She would have been 13 years old this month. On February 11 of 2013, I said farewell to Trixie and have missed her so much.
This graphic design was created for the first My Trixie Website in the old photo draw software.
My Silver Haired Valentine
It is now over six months since I said good-bye to my silvered haired Valentine.
"He walks with careful, measured tread . . my Valentine with silvered head.
His kind face smiles through lines of care the brush of time has painted there.
Does my heart wane at lines of care; change attitude with his thinning hair?
Oh No! The love of my life I still behold for hand in hand we both grew old."
Today is February 27, 2014.
