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Words

Why is it that some words sound so funny? We're having a nice fire in the fireplace, and there are some nice coals, and I was wishing we had some marshmallows. I had gone to the store today, but only to Trader Joe's, and I don't think they have them, even if I'd thought to look. I mentioned this to Mr. Beisbolfan, and he said that if they did have them, they'd probably be made of tofu. I said "tofarshmallows?" For some reason that word struck us as extremely funny. I'm reminded of Dave Barry's example: Newt Gingrich wearing a necktie: not funny. Newt Gingrich wearing a neck weasel: funny.

Fun with furniture

We must be getting really old and boring, because we're very excited about our new buffet.

It's really nice to be able to use things that have been put away in boxes because we didn't have room for them. We're rediscovering things like some wine glasses that we got at fun places like Caymus and Clos Pegase wineries. And possibly the most exciting thing about the buffet is that it isn't filled up yet!