Tart cherries!

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22. Let me know how it turns out and maybe I will make it.

I was going to make a pineapple one for my dad and then covid came along. He lived in a nursing home and we used to bring dinner to him and set up a table in his room. Then covid hit and they were all in lockkdown. When we got back in, my dad's choking was such that they did not want us feeding him food from outside, I think. I spent lots of time with dad because every time someone tested positive on his floor, staff included, residents would have to eat in their rooms for 10 days or so. I would gear up and feed him as I was afraid of him eating alone and he was less and less capable off feeding himself. Harrowing. Dad passed away this past October just when he stopped being able to enjoy his friend and caregiver who was hilarious. Just when they put him on mush to eat. Just as all his friends were passing away. He had pneumonia and did not suffer. I am left with awe at the staff who donned full covid gear and wore it all day (i only had to wear it for a few hours). We were very lucky. Very lucky to have had the family I did have. Dad was lovely and kind. Miss him.