On 9/11 and the following week, Tony, Gale, Kathy, Michael, Leesa and I were at Lake Powell cruising on a house boat.  One morning I wanted to do some exploring of the beach area while we were docked.  Gale decided to come along on this adventure which included some rock climbing.  She amazed me how it didn't phase her one bit carrying her 20 pound (+) purse, sloushing coffee cup (taking sips on the way) and sandles w/heels.  We had the best time!!!!

People say that chocolate is an aphrodisiac, that it is an antidepressant and a quick energy booster. I don’t think my mother really cared about the effects, she just loved the taste!  In our house, the rule was ALL CHOCOLATE is Gale’s!  If we were very, very, good she would dole out little pieces to us, but no one was in any doubt over whom the chocolate belonged to, nor were we courageous enough to eat it without permission!  I think Mom was a little shy about her addiction, or maybe she was just afraid someone would want her chocolate stash, but she would hide her stores of chocolate away from everyone and in little nooks in her car, the kitchen or her bedroom. If you came upon her eating some chocolate, she would carefully put it away in her purse or under a cushion nearby. We used to laugh and tease her about this, and she would simply shrug and respond with a disapproving look for interrupting her chocolate time.  Mom liked Hershey bars and truly adored truffles. She also made the most sublime chocolate fudge and would make it for us as special treats on our birthdays for special occasions.   Mom also loved peanut brittle, particularly the pink toffee patties, and she really enjoyed flavored popcorn but she LOVED chocolate and was a self-proclaimed chocoholic.  I found some funny jokes about chocolate I want to share. I think Mom would smile at some of them, and her eyes would twinkle when she got a chocolate gift, but in general, she didn’t talk much about why she loved chocolate - she just did.

A new British survey has revealed that 9 out of 10 people like Chocolate. The tenth lies. – Robert Paul

A chocolate in the mouth is worth two on the plate.

Anything is good and useful if it’s made of chocolate.

What is the meaning of life? All evidence to date suggests it’s chocolate.

Put “eat chocolate” at the top of your list of things to do today. That way, at least you’ll get one thing done.

Momma always said life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. – Forrest Gump

Other things are just food. But chocolate’s chocolate. – Patrick Skene Catling

Too much of a good thing is simply wonderful! – Deborah Fox-Rothschild

A little too much chocolate is just about right.

Any sane person loves chocolate. – Bob Greene

Anything tastes better dipped in chocolate.

Chocolate doesn’t make the world go ’round, but it sure does make the trip worthwhile!

The best things in life are chocolate.

Chocolate is nature’s way of making up for Mondays and early mornings.

Coffee makes it possible to get out of bed, but chocolate makes it worthwhile.

Chocolate is not a matter of life and death – it’s more important than that!

If chocolate is the answer, the question is irrelevant.

Dip it in chocolate; it’ll be fine.

If you can’t eat all your chocolate, it will keep in the freezer. But if you can’t eat all your chocolate, what’s wrong with you?

Chocolate is a serious thing! – Counselor Deanna Troi, Start Trek: The Next Generation

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People say that chocolate is an aphrodisiac, that it is an antidepressant and a quick energy booster. I don’t think my mother really cared about the effects, she just loved the taste!  In our house, the rule was ALL CHOCOLATE is Gale’s!  If we were very, very, good she would dole out little pieces to us, but no one was in any doubt over whom the chocolate belonged to, nor were we courageous enough to eat it without permission!  I think Mom was a little shy about her addiction, or maybe she was just afraid someone would want her chocolate stash, but she would hide her stores of chocolate away from everyone concealed in little nooks in her car, the kitchen or her bedroom. If you came upon her eating some chocolate, she would carefully put it away in her purse or under a cushion nearby. We used to laugh and tease her about this, and she would simply shrug and respond with a disapproving look for interrupting her chocolate time.  Mom liked Hershey bars and truly adored truffles. She also made the most sublime chocolate fudge and would make it for us as special treats on our birthdays and special occasions.   Mom really liked peanut brittle, particularly the pink toffee patties, and she really enjoyed flavored popcorn but she LOVED chocolate and was a self-proclaimed chocoholic.  I found some funny jokes about chocolate I wanted to share. I think Mom would smile at some of them, and her eyes would twinkle when she got a chocolate gift, but in general, she didn’t talk much about why she loved chocolate - she just did.

Chocolate Jokes

A new British survey has revealed that 9 out of 10 people like Chocolate. The tenth lies. – Robert Paul

A chocolate in the mouth is worth two on the plate.

Anything is good and useful if it’s made of chocolate.

What is the meaning of life? All evidence to date suggests it’s chocolate.

Put “eat chocolate” at the top of your list of things to do today. That way, at least you’ll get one thing done.

Momma always said life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. – Forrest Gump

Other things are just food. But chocolate’s chocolate. – Patrick Skene Catling

Too much of a good thing is simply wonderful! – Deborah Fox-Rothschild

A little too much chocolate is just about right.

Any sane person loves chocolate. – Bob Greene

Anything tastes better dipped in chocolate.

Chocolate doesn’t make the world go ’round, but it sure does make the trip worthwhile!

The best things in life are chocolate.

Chocolate is nature’s way of making up for Mondays and early mornings.

Coffee makes it possible to get out of bed, but chocolate makes it worthwhile.

Chocolate is not a matter of life and death – it’s more important than that!

If chocolate is the answer, the question is irrelevant.

Dip it in chocolate; it’ll be fine.

If you can’t eat all your chocolate, it will keep in the freezer. But if you can’t eat all your chocolate, what’s wrong with you?

Chocolate is a serious thing! – Counselor Deanna Troi, Start Trek: The Next Generation

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