Random Thoughts, June 9th


(1) If you sing like Art Garfunkel you get to be egotistical.
(2) Pizza is rarely a bad idea. This is also true of Avocados, Bacon, Cheese, Tart Apples, and deserts with Rhubarb.
(3) Smoothies are a racket and so are 500 dollar blenders. My 10 dollar blender has gamely smooshed and smoothed things for 8 years. 
(4) Becoming Mennonite and marrying Doug were my two best adult decisions.

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