MuttonChops

The Halloween stash can be hard to manage but with parental guidance and the mantra "all things in moderation" it is possible to succumb to temptation. Yet one North Carolina dentist is noted for offering monetary incentive, much like the tooth fairy, for kids to turn in their spoils. Paying $1 per pound, this cavity fighter is buying back Halloween treats and forwarding the confections to troops. According to the U.S. Department of Defense , this dentist is not alone. I suppose it's better than the reaction from Willy Wonka's father. After trick-or-treating, Wonka had to watch his dad sort through the candy explaining why all of it was bad for the teeth. The entire booty was then thrown into the fire. This particular N.C. dentist served in the military, yet he doesn't seem to remember that chocolate can not be sent to the troops. Items that melt are among restricted items and if shipped to soldiers, will be confiscated So what happens to those wonderful snack-s...

MuttonChops is not a reference to the large fuzzy swatches of whiskers on each side of Elvis' face. Instead, my reference has more ambiguous meaning and failure to grasp my intent may mean this blog and future posts will require the need of tutelage on your part. Follow my logic for a moment if you dare ... Mutton: sheep; flesh of said animal Chops: cuts apart; breaks up; a specific cut of meat This then brings me to an even better definition of " sheep" noun 1. woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat 2. a timid defenseless simpleton who is readily preyed upon 3. a docile and vulnerable person who would rather follow than make an independent decision ; "his students followed him like sheep" sheep. (n.d.). WordNet® 3.0. Retrieved June 21, 2008, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sheep Now, consider today's masses lacking independent thinkers. People are making major decisions, choosing homes, buying cars, a...