Have A Pint On Me

I had plans to write a story tonight, a story that is long overdue -- almost as overdue as a decision in the Minnesota Senate race.

But it was 72 and sunny here today, and the leaves are popping out all over, and the grass is that impossible neon green, and I didn't even have the heart to make dinner tonight (which was supposed to be mustard sirloin steak with roasted potatoes and asparagus) since we were outside all day and didn't come in until 6:30 PM.

So I'm bagging my original post and going instead with a giveaway. An appropriately summer-like giveaway. A giveaway I've been hoarding and maybe even hoping I would (ahem) forget about and thus get to keep all the prizes for myself.

But that's not Christian. Or right. Or health conscious.

Anyone like some ice cream?

Specifically, does anyone like Ben and Jerry's ice cream?

I have eight free pints to give away. (More correctly, I have eight certificates for a free pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream that you can redeem at your favorite food mart. It's less messy than mailing the actual pints via the U.S. Postal Service. But it's a heckuva mouthful when it comes time to announce a contest, which might explain the tiny legalese at the bottom of ads these days, now that I think about it.)

In order to spread the joy, I've decided to give away four packages of two certificates each.

That means we'll have four winners by next Sunday.

If I was a car salesman, I might say, "That's FOUR chances to win. Four! FOUR! Four chances!"

But I'm not. So I won't.

To enter, just leave me a comment here telling me your favorite Ben & Jerry's flavor. How would you spend your wealth, if so chosen?

Tweet the contest or put it on your blog for a second entry.

And then enjoy your Monday. May God bless you with the vibrancy of spring today.

(And maybe some Ben & Jerry's to go with it.)