Well, friends and
neighbors,
The winter reading program
is fast coming to a close. Are you a procrastinator? If so, are you a speed
reader?
Friday, March 31 is the final day. Bring you lists of 15 books you have
read during these three months to the Pine River Public Library and receive you
mug and my person thank you for enjoying our free public library.
The end of the winter
reading program marks the beginning vestiges of spring. The weather is warming
somewhat, and though we may still have snow there is hope just over the horizon
for balmy weather.
It is the time of year for baby plants, baby animals, and
Peeps. In case you didn’t know, “Peeps are marshmallow candies, sold in
the United States and Canada, that are shaped into chicks, bunnies, and other animals.
There are also different shapes used for various holidays.” Wikipedia
It’s
entirely possible that you assumed I’d write some tome about the meaning of
Easter. Not so this year. Peeps epitomizes the season for me. You are, perhaps,
more of a chocolate bunny person, or maybe a Cadbury egg fan. The stores are
full of these treats. Buy them, hide them, find them, eat them. What an
interesting tradition!
I am a purist. I insist on yellow sugar dipped
marshmallow chickens. Those are real Peeps. All others are imposters. This year
there is a flavor they call “surprise”. I don’t want to be surprised by my
Peeps. I like them just the way they are.
Better still, the older they get the
more tasty. Keep them until the 4th of July. The outside becomes
crunchy while the inside is tantalizingly chewy.
Spring! A time for Peeps.
I remain, my sugar coated
little friends,
Browser, the library cat
