Crashing through the snow on a once-heaved open sigh? Thanks to the infamous irritability of Michigan winters, I too understand seasonal affective disorder.

And when even happy lamps have me feeling burnt out, I like to turn to the one ever-shining beacon of edible escapism I have on hand: cereal. Even the fibrous rays of Raisin Bran Crunch’s sun is tastefully magnificent enough to melt through the season’s sorry slush like a hot knife through raisin rum cake.

As always, cereal’s simply sweet food therapy has inspired Justin and I to return to The Empty Bowl amidst what’s apt to be a few holiday recording delays. We thank you for bearing with us and in return come bearing Episode 6’s three wise gifts: golden-baked Snickerdoodle Kookies cereal, some Frank insights on the Monster Cereals’ movie auditions, and mirthful musings about how to treat December’s Big Guy right.

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Don’t forget to drink the milk, and from me: don’t forget to hug your nearest raisin bran.