Charlie’s Blog

My favorite thing about Cinco de Mayo is talking to Mexicans about it. They love to explain how it’s not an important holiday at all, and that Mexican Independence Day is actually in September while I love to act very surprised, like I’ve never heard it before. Apparently, on the 5th of May many years ago, the Mexican army defeated the French army, under the rule of Napoleon. Who knew Mexico and France ever had beef?? Not me, but I never paid attention in any of my French history classes.

I actually have an unpleasant association with the day. My sophomore year of high school, I had been sick and missed my algebra test so I was going to take the make-up during lunch on…May 5. Well, I got out of class that day and was drawn to the sound of Selena blaring from the mall (PVHS’s outdoor lunch area…it wasn’t a real mall) and aroma of nachos being sold by Latinos Unidos. The next thing I knew I was chowing down and bopping my head to "Bidi Bidi Bum Bum" until the bell rang, and I realized that I’d missed my test. Mr. Holmes wasn’t very sympathetic to my situation and gave me a ZERO. I had to work really hard after that, but eventually earned an A- by a hair.

My new favorite snack is called "Just Corn." It’s freeze-dried corn with no salt or anything, and it is off the hook. I like all of the "Just…" freeze-dried products I’ve tried (although the fruit varieties should be eaten in moderation if you want to spend time outside of a bathroom), but I suspect that one day it will be revealed that they lied, and there are all kinds of horrible preservatives and flavorings. Remember when that happened with frozen yogurt. My sister and I used to seriously munch on the peanut butter fat-free at Yummygort until the evening news shocked the world with news that it had more fat grams than a walrus. And of course Jerry and Elaine gained weight eating it, too. Anyhoo, look for "Just…" products in clear plastic tubs hidden in your gourmet grocer’s produce section.

That’s all for now! Adios!

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