Photo of my son Mitch Norris in Milan,Italy on the Calvin Klein Runway

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Cinnamon Pop Tarts

(Albany, NY) - So I had to document this.  I popped into a Stewart's convenience shop to get gas and a cup of coffee.  It was on the way out of town and I was on my way home after having a pretty good work day.

I filled my tank and went inside to get a coffee.  There were two women in their mid to late twenties behind the counter.  One was eating a cinnamon Pop Tart.  The other watched her unwrap her snack and smiled at me while pointing to show where the creamer was.

The one eating said, "Mmmm, I love cinnamon."

The other young woman shook her head and agreed, "Yep, me too.  I remember when I was pregnant with my son I ate cinnamon Pop Tarts every day.  Breakfast, lunch, dinner, I've loved them Pop Tarts."

I looked up smiling back and asked, "So does your son like cinnamon Pop Tarts now?"

Without missing a beat, she said, "No, my baby died.  Cinnamon causes contractions."

I left a $5 bill on the counter as I said sorry and left.