Todd's birthday

In our house April 14th is not the day before tax day, but Todd's birthday.  This year he turned 45.  He had to think about that about that a bit. As usual we had sour cream sponge cake with strawberries and vanilla ice cream.  This cake has been his special cake for almost 40 years. It is easy to make and delectable.  There is one small problem, the cake is topped with powdered sugar. Not good when blowing out candles, use your imagination.  My caregivers are always looking for something to do so the clean up goes quickly. The biggest problem with this cake is that it keeps calling to you. Todd thinks it might be better the next day. Just a little for breakfast or maybe a quick slice before going out the door.  Or when coming in, or when walking by. This is a cake that can stand on it's own.

Jim Greene

Wednesday evening Dave's dad, Jim, died at age 97. It is somewhat appropriate that he died on April fools day.  Jim loved a good practical joke, from both sides. He would often sit re-telling each story and laugh. I think we all learned to laugh at ourselves. He will be long remembered.