Monthly Archives: April 2012

90th Birthday For Ice Cream Van Man

Adam Kelly didn’t have to worry if there would be ice cream and music at his 90th birthday party — or on any other day for that matter. Mr. Kelly is surrounded by ice cream treats and lively tunes every … Continue reading

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Americans Licked Winter

To say this past winter was mild is a bit of an understatement. My warmest winter coat stayed on its hanger all season. The petunias I had last summer survived and are starting to bloom. And I swear I saw … Continue reading

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Food, Shelter, Clothing and Ice Cream

It’s human nature. When times are tough, people cut back on expenses and focus on life’s necessities. Well, I’m happy to report that Italians consider ice cream a necessity. I always felt it was. Even though Italy’s economy has hit … Continue reading

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Ice Cream Can Get You Fired

Those familiar with Formula 1 racing may have heard of the Finnish racing driver, Kimi Raikkonen. Since I don’t follow the sport, I have not. It seems that he’s one of the best out there, yet that didn’t stop Ferrari … Continue reading

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Cold Ice Cream Shop

Let’s say that you’re in the mood for ice cream. You load the family into the car and head out to get everyone a cone. Once you get to the shop, you and your clan walk in single file. You … Continue reading

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Convoluted Ice Cream Toppers

As a kid, I was on a continuing quest to build the next great invention. Each time I came up with a new creation, I ran it by my father for inspection. His routine was always the same. He would … Continue reading

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Ice Cream Vending Machines

I recently took my nephew out to see one of those 3D animated movies. The movie was fine, but the real excitement occurred when we were leaving. Somehow, my nephew missed an ice cream vending machine in the lobby when … Continue reading

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Very Cold Ice Cream

Scientists have proven my theory that it’s never too cold to eat ice cream. The indisputable results were achieved without lab tests, double-blind studies, or, for that fact, any research whatsoever. My long-held belief was proven very simply by scientists … Continue reading

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