Flashback To My Youth

It's funny how the simplest things can give you a flashback. I was recently reminded of my childhood by a walk past a Candy store window. I saw some of my favorite candies that I ate back then and it took me directly back to being a little girl.

When I was very young, my grandfather owned the grocery store in a small town in Mississippi. It was one of those little stores that had everything, including a candy counter. When I went for a visit I was allowed to grab a little brown bag and fill it with whatever I wanted. I took the selection of my treats very seriously and even planned ahead.

My favorites included Rock Candy and Bazooka Bubble Gum. I still like them both. I have to smile when I see the rock candy sticks in coffee shops used to sweeten coffee. I'd rather suck on them like I did when I was a child. I love the grainy feel and crunchiness of chewing them. Do you remember the strings of rock candy? I do. I would make a necklace out of them and suck on them as the day progressed. That was one of the simple joys of childhood.