Vicky LaMarche, co-owner of Donut Connection in Escanaba, fills two fried paczki with raspberry filling on Monday night in preparation for today's rush for the sweet treats. The day before lent -- sometimes called Shrovetide, Fat Tuesday, Paczki Day, Pancake Day, Mardi Gras or Carnival -- is a day of indulgence. (R. R. Branstrom | Daily Press)