Nesting Chicken

A green depression glass replica nesting chicken was a Christmas gift from my mother and father-in-law sometime in the early 90's. I had been back to Iowa for a visit to the families as I did most every autumn. While there, your G'ma Ruth (my wonderful mother-in-law) and I went to lunch at a tearoom in Boone. We were near the restored birthplace home of Mamie Doud Eisenhower there in Boone and also did the tour there. Of course, there was a little gift shop area and we were looking at all the neat little things on display. I must have commented on this chicken as it appeared that next Christmas. It is at home in the kitchen cabinets, always ready to be used.

The Chosen One

The soft green depression glass cake plate ! The piece I would have chosen if I would have had first choice of the 3 pieces described yesterday. The plate that all birthday cakes appeared upon in all the years of growing up. The plate that was used for any cake for any special occassion ! AND, it now has a special place in MY china cabinet. A few years ago, when helping my brother after he had a heart attack, he told me I should have it. Who am I to argue ? Yes, I get all the good stuff !!!