OH! My! This is the 17th! With that exclamation, Larry grabbed his keys and roared out the driveway. The closest Graeter’s Ice Cream shop beckoned.
National Ice Cream Day, first decreed in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan, waits just around the corner on Sunday, July 18. So, in honor of the holiday, allow me to elaborate on a personal newly created ice cream tradition.
When I turned 70 this past September 17th, we determined to celebrate on the 17th of each month throughout the year with ice cream from Graeter’s Ice Cream Flavor of the Month. (Why this Cincinnati institution even publishes a calendar featuring the monthly delicacy!) Not once have we been disappointed. This amazingly rich, creamy smorgasbord has offered:
October: Pumpkin
November: Cinnamon
December: Peppermint
January: Chocolate Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip
February: Cherry Chocolate Chip
March: Mint Cookies & Cream
April: Strawberry Chocolate Chip
May: Orange & Cream
June: Peach
And on the 17th in the months ahead, he and I still to look forward to:
July: Strawberry Sorbet
August: Key Lime Pie
September: Elena’s Blueberry Pie
Two questions: 1). Do I have a favorite? Hands down, peach. 2). How long will our new tradition continue? Well, I certainly hope it is here to stay. After all, life is worth celebrating!
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When is your birthday? Perhaps a monthly reminder of the gift of life is worth an ice cream cone.
And, here is another idea: look for a nearby ice cream shop and enjoy a summer outing with a friend to commemorate National Ice Cream Day.
