Industry Shows Kinder, Gentler Side —Cagle

But, with PI’s editorial lead time, it is actually just after the first of the year. My body still aches to sleep in until 10 a.m. The kids are still griping about going back to school. I’ve seen the SpongeBob Christmas episode 12 times and can perfectly imitate Patrick Star saying, “Like a genie.” And I’ve gained eight pounds, courtesy of Hershey’s and their Kisses, Miniatures, Chocolate Santas and, of course, the Pot of Gold. I didn’t have a meal the entire 10 days I was off, but the snack level was just overwhelming. Forget sugar plums—Mr. Goodbar was dancing in my head, cutting a rug with Mrs. Godiva.