By the time you finish, your hands are sticky, your belly is full, and your blood sugar is hitting orbit. You waddle back to your car, smelling faintly of waffle cone. Did you achieve anything today? Nope. But you feel rich.
That’s the secret. Ben & Jerry’s Sundaes In The Park isn’t about the ice cream. It’s about giving yourself permission to be goofy, sticky, and fully present for fifteen minutes. Plus, you get to judge other people’s flavor choices. (Really? Mint Chocolate Chunk? In this economy?)
So next summer, when the flyer shows up, don’t hesitate. Grab your most stain-resistant shorts, a sense of humor, and an empty stomach. See you there. I’ll be the one with extra sprinkles and a broken plastic spoon.
P.S. If you see someone eating a sundae with a fork, buy them a scoop. They’ve earned it.
