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Greetings!
"Between our two lives, there is also the life of the cherry blossom."
~ Bashō Matsuo
Hello and Happy July!
The third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day. What a fun thing to celebrate. I have such clear memories of ice cream outings and my childhood. Every Sunday night after dinner, my parents drove me to the local ice cream parlor with rotating barstools. I think it might have been near the iconic Woolworth's.
Years later, when we took monthly trips to New York City, they brought me to the legendary Rumplemeyer's on Central Park South. Coincidentally, we were married at the St. Moritz Hotel in the 1970s, where Rumplemeyer's was located. This was a famous cafe and ice cream parlor decorated in Art Deco style. It was a popular place for children's birthday parties. The walls and shelves were pink and stuffed with teddy bears, making it very child-friendly. In addition, it offered delicious European pastries. It opened in 1930 and sadly closed in 1998 when the St. Moritz Hotel closed and was converted into a Ritz-Carlton. My mother was from Austria, and no doubt she felt at home there, as it was founded by a Viennese chef.
As we head into July and approach National Ice Cream Day on the third Sunday of the month, I invite you to savor a sweet moment of your own—whether it’s a favorite flavor, a visit to a local shop, or simply a fond memory of childhood treats.
May this summer bring you small delights, nostalgic smiles, and the simple joy that an ice cream cone can still inspire!
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