"Sin on a Stick"

So who knew today was “National Chocolate Day?”

At least according to the folks at Valparaiso University in Indiana, today, it was! The building where I met with students had the aromatic smells of chocolate wafting through the halls when I arrived. A vendor was at hand, pouring out batter, making Belgian waffles, and generously ladling oozy chocolate sauces over what were prepared like corn dogs on a stick!

He dubbed these treats “Sin on a Stick,” and from the looks of the faces leaving the table, I think he was right.

Toppings included whipped cream, crushed oreos, chopped nuts and m&m’s. There were smiles all around, and throughout the day, as lines gathered, disappeared, and gathered again, I had lots of students suddenly expressing an interest in learning more about the environment today…

Who knew? Ahhhh, the powers of chocolate...Tomorrow, I head home after Trip#1...One trip down, 4 trips to go. Life is good.

"Chocolate is an antidepressant, which is especially useful as you start to gain weight." (~Jason Love)