Happy Birthday Mimi
Each and every day people touch our lives in ways that sometimes go unnoticed until long after they are gone. They imprint upon us a snapshot of emotion that projects a momentary image that presents itself as memory. These memories sneak up on us at different times and show themselves as a smile, a tear or just a reflective glance back to a special time and place.
Today I bask in the glow of someone dear who imprinted upon me a future rich with memories. Her body left this earth nine years ago but her spirit lingers in the smiles and tears of those she touched while here.
On this day I do not mourn the loss of one so dear, instead I celebrate the spirit that is alive and well and flourishes in every beating heart that loved her.
One of Mimi's absolute favorite things to munch were any kind of nut drenched in chocolate, especially almonds. So in honor of her birthday we are skipping the cake just as she would have and are heading straight for the chocolate covered almonds!
Happy Birthday Mimi!
Chocolate Almond Clusters
1 lb. almonds, toasted (use any nut you prefer, cashews are wonderful)!
1 lb. good milk or dark chocolate
Melt chocolate in double boiler, add almonds and drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Let set until hard.
photo/OhNuts/flickr
