Comments on: The Habit(breaking) of Lent

By: shrinkrapped

shrinkrapped — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 03:35:36 +0000

In reply to Ann Gordon. Ah, yes! The advantages of reaching the age where "forgetting" is a waist-management tool!

By: Ann Gordon

Ann Gordon — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 22:22:19 +0000

I just read this one out loud to Joan, who manages somehow to nibble her way through open bags of chocolate chips kept in the “baking” drawer in the kitchen, and who adores Jordan Almonds, which I buy for her on her birthday. I, in contrast can not eat one of pretty much anything, so am at risk of eating the whole bag of chips, or of almonds, should I find them unattended anywhere. I’ve gotten better at “forgetting” where these things are in fact hidden, which is progress, but I remember well those binges of years past. Anyway, this was a piece that certainly hit home to both of us . . .

By: shrinkrapped

shrinkrapped — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 23:26:35 +0000

In reply to Sue LeBreton. Thanks, Sue. Today is Easter, which, according to my lapsed-Unitarian calculations, means that Lent is over. Sad to say, I scarfed down quite a few chocolate chips from the bag as I was making black bottom cupcakes. And yes, a wine-free year surely counts! Although luckily for me, wine has never been one of my Sirens.

By: shrinkrapped

shrinkrapped — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 23:24:09 +0000

In reply to hbksloss. Wow! Impressive, Heidi. Luckily, alcohol is one of the few indulgences (along with croissants and doughnuts) that NEVER call to me. Frees me up to wrestle more with the Chocolate Sirens.

By: hbksloss

hbksloss — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 06:01:20 +0000

I don’t give up food for spiritual beliefs but have given up food for health reasons. Carbohydrates are gone, which means all bread and grains. Sugar is mostly gone. Wine is also mostly gone (unless at a winery with excellent wines). I feel much better and don’t feel guilty!

By: Sue LeBreton

Sue LeBreton — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 00:50:44 +0000

Oh Lorrie, you made me laugh. I was raised United- religion lite my husband calls it. Yet as a child we always gave up something maybe because my dad was baptized Catholic. I love the idea and the ritual, but somehow in the last few years I have failed to participate. I can relate to the chocolate chips from the bag issue- I joke that my current mental state is usually reflected by the size of that chocolate chip bag in my pantry. I am approaching the ned of my year without wine- surely that counts for something.