Warning: Do not read if you are dieting with success,
if your cholesterol matches that of Colonel Sanders,
or if you support the rice trade embargo against potatoes.
Ode to Kettle Chips
Simple potatoes
From the state of Idaho
Or the Emerald Isle
You offer yourself
so willingly to butter,
sour cream, and chives.
A graceful backdrop
for bacon bits, chili, cheese,
You blend with them all.
But without a doubt
Your uncluttered brilliance shines
As a Kettle Chip!
A quick dip in oil
and shaken down with sea salt,
The stage is all you!
No frills, no extras,
Just you, Mr. Potato,
Making my heart glad.
I love you deeply,
Small, hidden bags vital
for bad day coping.
But please understand
If I must ignore your call
Every now and then.
Specifically when
watching The Biggest Loser,
Scared they can see me.
Curse you Girl Parker. I was doing fine with my butternut squash soup lunch... till I read this.
Posted by: eden | 05/20/2011 at 02:11 PM
I thought Kettle Chips were from Oregon? This changes everything! I'm so distraught I think I'll eat a bag or two.
I think the first time I checked out your blog I was at work and was peeking at it under cover. Big brother is always watching. Seriously, we have to put up signs when we go on break, to lunch, to a meeting, etc. Now I can read and I figured out the following thing for Word Pad.
I've been neglecting my blog. I need to get back at it.
Jen Hemming and Hawing Again
Posted by: Jen | 05/20/2011 at 11:19 PM
I love Kettle Chips! They're the best.
Posted by: Kelly Hashway | 05/21/2011 at 03:57 AM
Kelly -- Aren't they the Devil?!
Jen -- HOWDY!! Great to see ya. I swear, I hate Big Brother at work. I'm spoiled now working at home. I don't know if I can ever go back to nosy workmates checking what's on my screen. As for following, I need to double check this, but I think you can sign up for a free typepad account, which then allows for following. Eden just uses google reader. I just check my fav blogs as part of my a.m. routine. Part of why I can't work in an office, but then work past 5. Sigh... =)
Posted by: Girl Parker | 05/23/2011 at 10:07 AM
Kettle chips are my downfall! They're so thick and delicious! OMG, there's no just popping one in your mouth! That's why I stay away from them at all costs! Grief.
Posted by: Bella | 05/23/2011 at 04:25 PM
Bella, I wrote that haiku while trying desperately to ignore the last handful at the bottom of the bag. But they called to me with their sweet siren song, all the way from the kitchen. And Poof, they were gone. Blast!
Posted by: Girl Parker | 05/24/2011 at 07:05 PM