The Chattering Crow: On buying straws

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

On buying straws

My youngest sister, Marilyn

Marilyn bought these colorful straws for Card Night (and Janie's birthday). I sat next to her. She plopped one into her water bottle and it disappeared. Major hysteria broke out.

I have done this myself with grandchildren's drinks, thinking I'm so cool for having remembered to buy straws.

Duh!

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Bailie @ The Hemborg WifeJuly 9, 2015 at 3:20 AM
I am a huge straw fan, always makes me feel a bit fancy!
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Helen PoelmanJuly 10, 2015 at 12:40 PM
I am so jealous of anyone who has sisters... especially you who have so many and all are so fun! Do you have room for an adopted sister... me?
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