Today on my way home from work I stopped by Walgreens, looking forward to some 12¢ Peeps like last year. Sadly, the Easter candy aisle was nearly bare — either they didn't have much surplus this year, or they take it down quickly once the holiday is over. I suspect the latter — even as I walked down the aisle, employees were walking through with carts and taking down the last remaining candies. I had to snatch a package of Robin Eggs out of their hands to save it from an unfortunate melty end at the bottom of a dumpster.

Much to my disappointment, there was not a single Peep in evidence. Maybe it's because they're made of marshmallow (well, something vaguely resembling it, anyway) and don't age well. Anyway, I consoled myself by getting three or four Cadbury Eggs. They don't compare to Peeps, but they'll do. Next year I guess I have no choice but to go before Easter and pay full price. It feels like such a waste, though. I never felt right paying $1 for a fresh donut at Bi-Lo either, when after 8pm that same dollar would fetch you a package of 12 of them. God Bless you, Oops Overbaked.