My entry into the EBSQ Chicken Show, these little marshmallow confections, Peeps, bring back bittersweet memories for me. At once colorful and joyful memories of carefree Easters as a child, and memories of my dearly departed mother, who loved them too. As I walk along the aisles at the grocery store this time of year, spring awakening, aisles overflowing with brightly wrapped candies, it also brings to mind how much I miss my mom. Isn't it funny how it's always the little things that hit you the hardest? How can a softly sweet candy make me feel so sad??