Better In Theory

Abstinence makes the chocolate cravings grow stronger.

inspired by Charles M. Schultz

Scylla and Charybdis

Forty days without chocolate now versus time in purgatory later

inspired by Lent

Envy

Remembered pleasures offer as little comfort to starving people as the chocolate in their neighbors' mouths.

inspired by Abraham Miller

The Hangover

She awoke sprawled among topless heart-shaped boxes with empty pleated candy wrappers stuck to her face and all over the streaks of chocolate body paint flaking off her skin.

inspired by Valentine's Day

When Something Is Worse Than Nothing

Bad chocolate gives no pleasure at all.

inspired by Arthur Adamov

Storm Plan

Checklist
beverages: hot chocolate
fruit: chocolate-dipped strawberries
vegetables: bean mole w/roasted butternut squash
protein: peanut butter marbled brownies
grains: chocolate chip granola bars
dairy: chocolate ice cream

Shelter in place until Spring thaw.

inspired by nor'easter + blizzard + hurricane

Eat In Haste; Regret...

Why not eat chocolate a lot? How often is indulgence ruined by guilt, nagging guilt!

inspired by Jane Austen's Emma

Mystery Solved

The psychiatric nutritionist said, "I said eat chocolates in moderation, not in agitation."

inspired by Jackie Warner's This Is Why You're Fat

Eater Beware

The flavor of chocolate lasts but a moment.
The consequences of chocolate linger at the waistline.

inspired by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian

First Law of Chocodynamics

Cocoa and cream are elements in chocolate transformation.
Mix them with heat and work plus butter and sugar to transfer the flavors from bitter to sweet.

inspired by science