The gourmet offerings at the P&C

Despite that there was nothing misspelled, this is now on my list of Top 5 P&C Signs.

Strictly for the laddies

It's a brand new year...

I realize I am a bit behind with my 2008 roundup, but a combination of illness, a new puppy and overall vacation laziness contributed to it... Speaking of new puppies, here's our newest member of the family, Striker (a.k.a. Surely You Can't Be Serious)!

We picked him up from the breeder's on New Years Day, so I'm hoping that will be a sign of a good start to 2009... Cute, isn't he? He's also very smart and he and Phoebe are getting along very well so far...

(Man, we really need to do something about getting rid of that ugly couch...)

Anyway, so far 2009 seems to be starting out well. And it's a good thing because frankly, 2008 sucked. I can honestly say that 2008 really was the worst year of my life and I'm glad that it's over.

After my dad was diagnosed with cancer last February, it was pretty clear from the start that his time was limited. And I can look back now and realize that I basically went into mourning way back then. At times it felt like I was trapped in a horrible nightmare that I still haven't completely woken up from. I don't know how I made it through this last year. I had so much going on with taking care of my dad, supporting my mom, taking care of Jaime, working, etc... With as hard as it was to hold it all together, I don't know if I could handle another year like this again.

At the same time, I still appreciate the time I got to spend with my dad. I know a lot of people aren't that lucky. Though there were times when it was so painful to watch what he was going through and I just wanted it to be over... It's like either way there's pain involved and I always felt selfish no matter how I felt.

I also appreciate the people that were there for me, my father and the rest of my family during this last horrible year. You all know who you are. I often felt like I was all alone and I hated to ask for help, so even the smallest kindness meant more than I could ever put into words. I've tried to sit down and thank people individually, but it's still too hard right now. I hope this is sufficient for now...

Anyway, new year and new start. I want it to be a better one. I really think it will be...

Tis the Season

Happy Holidays...

Movietime with Jaime

"Mom! There's a new Clint Eastwood film out where he plays an old man!"

Strangely enough, I think she's decided she wants to see the movie. I'm sure it's a good film, but it's a bit of a departure from the usual High School Musical fare she typically wants to go see...

Why yes, everything really is better with bacon...

I have to thank Katrina for being the first person to step up to the plate and take on the Bacon Chocolate Challenge! She also did a fantastic reading of the back of the packaging, putting a lot of emotion into lines such as "what began as a love of salt and sweet quickly unraveled into an obsession. No longer could I wait to unveil the royal coupling in solid bar form..."

Seriously, how can you not want to try this chocolate after that?

So, after taking the advice on the box to "rub your thumb over the bar to release the aromas of smoked applewood bacon flirting with deep milk chocolate" the tasting began! And it was actually pretty good! Katrina liked it, too. So, my $6 was well spent.

I also learned that it's a lot harder for someone to say no to the bacon bar when it's right in front of them. So, I was pretty happy that I was able to convince some other folks at work to try it, with varying responses. I guess not everyone really understands the appeal of bacon chocolate.

And the piece de resistance... I even got my mom to try it. She described it as odd...

Everything's better with bacon!

Well, I'm not so sure anymore after coming across this at Wegmans tonight...

Yes, it's a chocolate bar... with bacon in it. I was horrified, yet strangely entranced at the same time. I think there's something wrong with that and feel somewhat dirty.

I came very close to buying it just so I could say I ate bacon chocolate. Then I saw that it cost $6 and started to question if I wanted to spend $6 on something that is potentially horrifying.

Now, late at night, I'm wondering again. What if the bacon bar is actually good? Chocolate is good. Bacon is good. Maybe it'd work. Or not. Maybe the taste will sear my soul...

I think I'm going to give in to the temptation in the end...

Just so I don't disappoint the fans...

I apologize for not writing sooner. Most of my thoughts have been dark lately, despite the holidays, but I'd rather not write further about that at this time and focus instead more on happier things. Such as the sign above! Enjoy...

Our new 51st state...

What I especially love about this sign is the fact that it's so easy to come up with dumb jokes about it...

Q: Why does the P&C misspell so many signs?

A: Idano!

Sadly, Idano is not as well known for the potato. However, it is famous for...