July 2nd, 2009 — No Comments
This Saturday, the 4th of July, Half Pint will be serving up ice cream at the Valley Medical Center’s 4th by the Lake in Newcastle. This great family-oriented event begins at 6 pm, with games, food and live music, followed by a fabulous fireworks display. The event takes place in Lake Boren Park.
Half Pint has some 4th of July-themed treats planned for the big day! So, come on out, have some BBQ, some ice cream, hear some music, see some fireworks and celebrate America’s independence in style!
June 17th, 2009 — 2 Comments
One of the benefits of working at the farmers markets is that all day long I get to look at the most adorable dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds.
Last year at the Broadway Farmers Market, I fell in love with Ginger, a Pomeranian-Keeshond mix who, because of her age and lack of mobility, cruised the market via a purse-like sack that her owner, Barabara would wear over her shoulder. Ginger looks like a puppy, but is actually quite old–14 years!
I eagerly awaited Ginger’s return to the market this year, and this time she showed up being pushed in her very own cart! Due to her arthritis, Ginger can only walk about a half a mile before she starts to limp, so Barbara decided it was time to find another means of transport. Ginger and Barbara love the farmers market, so they needed a way to make sure Ginger could still come every Sunday.
Barbara told me that Ginger came to live with her in a foster-care situation and has been with her ever since. She gets a spa cut every 4 months because her hair grows very long and bushy.
Last week Ginger tried some Half Pint ice cream for the first time! We’re thinking she’ll like the flavors this week, especially because one of them is, well, Ginger 
Here is Ginger enjoying her first taste of Half Pint:
Ginger the Dog enjoying some Half Pint Ice Cream
