Ripon Foods cookie company produced it’s last cookie Jan. 27, 2016. The last morsel of delectable dessert came rolling off one of the oven lines last Wednesday. I’d like to think that the last cookie was a macaroon sandwich, chocolate chip sandwich or mint patty.
The city of Ripon has adopted the tag line “Cookietown USA” since the mid 1990’s. They promoted Ripon with a Cookie Days (Daze) every summer. The City will change it’s tag this year. It is sad to see it end.
There has been a recent study that confirms people who frequent local bars (taverns) are healthier than those that don’t. As you know I was raised around a tavern. It has something to do with being part of a circle of friends and social interaction. People actually talk to each other. Usually the atmosphere is upbeat. Who knew?
Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this morning. That means an early Spring. Yes!
Grandson Collin and wife Audrey are expecting their first child “soon”. Family history has lots of February birthdays. My brother Jack was born on Feb.1. My Great Grandfather John was Feb.2, Grasshopper No.3 was Feb.7, and “Nana”, who died at age 98, was Feb.11. I understand Audrey’s birthdate is Feb.4. Whoa! I wonder what Feb. date is next.
Mardi-Gras precedes Ash Wednesday (Feb.10). Most people think the day before, Fat Tuesday, is the official celebration of Mardi-Gras. I’m told people who live in Texas start celebrating a week early.
Love,
Dad
You are correct! In South Texas we have the Lar Mardi-Gras February 12th – 13th.
It takes longer to celebrate down here!