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Today is National Biscuit Day

May 30, 2023

I read this story at Atlas Obscura and found it fascinating – and appropriate – for this day.

“AT FIRST GLANCE, THE KENNEDY Biscuit Lofts are simply a group of apartment buildings with a pleasant courtyard, off a quiet street near Cambridge’s Central Square. But a series of plaques in the brick reveal this location to be the former home of the F.A. Kennedy Steam Bakery, where the Fig Newton—named after the nearby town of Newton—was first conceived and produced in 1891.

Built in 1875, the bakery was later bought by Nabisco (who continue to sell Fig Newtons to this day). The factory eventually closed, but was later renovated and converted into 142 apartments. The renovation involved keeping certain elements of the historical building, including incorporating the original baking ovens into a few apartments and hallways.

The interior of the building can be accessed only by residents, but the courtyard entrance is open for those wishing to see a small, sweet piece of Cambridge baking history.”

Credit Atlas Obscura

Technically, I think National Biscuit Day refers to the British custom of calling cookies, “biscuits.” But as a cookie/biscuit lover, I say, just go with it.

My ode to the perfection of cookies . . .

They are round, symbolizing completeness and the circle of life;

They are sweet, to remind us of the sweet moments in our lives;

They are ephemeral which adds to their value as agents of joy.

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More Lego fun

May 30, 2023
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May 29, 2023
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Cardinal!

May 26, 2023
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Sappy cat

May 19, 2023
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Just because

May 15, 2023

I am indebted to Daily Timewaster and A Large Regular for many of my posts.

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Speak to the paw

May 12, 2023
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Sappy cat

May 5, 2023
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On the rails

May 4, 2023

We toured the B & O Roundhouse this weekend. It is the home of the Midwest Railway Preservation Society. It was a chilly, rainy morning, but the members and volunteers of this organization were welcoming and generous with their time and information.

The photos are mine, but here is their website for more information.

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R.I.P.

May 2, 2023

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