One More

It starts in September, with caramel pumpkins, and ends in April with caramel eggs. In between there is a continuous flow of caramel santas and hearts. And it is cruel, Russell Stover- it's cruel. Almost half a year of cheap, thrilling temptation.

I commute the three mile stretch to work with some combination of bus and foot travel, depending on my schedule and list of errands. It is not a food desert, with healthy food no where in sight. There are even a couple of natural foods stores and a decent grocery store within a few feet of the street. But there are also no less than four convenience stores, four Family Dollars, and three Golden Arches on my way to work. All of them peddling the most calories for the least cash.

On the day after Valentine's Day, these caramel hearts were four for a dollar at a drug store(And why do they sell cigarettes at drug stores? This makes no sense.) They were right next to the caramel Easter eggs that had already taken their place- two for a dollar.

So while I am walking off these sweet little treats, it is also easier for me to get my hands on them. No parking, no waiting, no hassle. It's on the way. Step right in. Thankfully, just a few more weeks, and then the burden is lifted, until next Halloween season.