[NOTE: I may be getting a few -- or even more than a few -- of the details in this entry a little garbled, mistaken, or otherwise screwed up. Not too many, I hope. But in any event, I'm pretty sure the main facts are correct ( Read more... )

I'm sure you've seen at least one version of the Tootsie Pops commercial. You know, the one with the tagline, "How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? The world may never know ( Read more... )

Earlier this afternoon, I found myself at Mall St. Matthews. Specifically, I went by the Godiva store to pick up my monthly freebie. I spent the usual few minutes trying to decide what to get before finally settling on the Banana Split Truffle. This is one of the Ice Cream Parlor Truffles that they are featuring during the summer months ( Read more... )

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As I said last time, I was caught a little off-guard when I saw Staples setting up their display of back-to-school backpacks several days before the summer solstice. I didn't think I would be seeing anything of that nature anywhere until sometime this week. But when I went by Office Depot a day or so later, I seem to remember seeing the ( Read more... )

As I have mentioned from time to time, once summer arrives, I start eagerly anticipating the start of the back-to-school sales. One reason, of course, is that I really dislike hot weather, and seeing the various school supplies on the shelves reassures me that it won't be long before autumn arrives. Another reason -- probably the more important ( Read more... )

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Well, Easter has come and gone again. Which is not particularly a good thing for me. The Easter Bunny's annual visit, as always, signals the end of Candy Season ( Read more... )

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PEEPS CHOCOLATE MOUSSE BUNNIES

Okay, Easter may be over, but the reviews may be going on a while. Contrary to what I thought a few days ago, I did find a few things for review when I checked the stores on Monday. I discovered a particular treasure trove at Walgreens, but that's a subject for another entry ( Read more... )

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