Past Conversation XII

The Hairpiece, Silly Songs, and Sparrow Reads the Tarot


Go Back to: Past Conversation X1 - Chanting Monks, A Broken Cup(!), and Sparrow Almost Dies


sparrow said: You know, 3 years in sparrow years is 27 in human years. You also know that I do tarot readings, don't you? (Wonders if this is the same group he's done tarot readings for before.)

Christine said: Katrina wasn't here when we had the readings earlier. But I'd love a reading! Do you need some space on the table sparrow?

Nana said: I had no idea you could read the cards, Sparrow. Would you please do a reading for me after you do Christines?

Star said: Me, too, me too! Is this anything like 5 card stud?

Jules said: I visited the Tarot site that Nana suggested- pretty cool, though I imagine a live reading where you can ask questions about the cards is better. Perhaps watching sparrow will teach me a thing or two. Christine, could I trouble you for a cup of earl grey?

Christine said: Certainly! I just happen to have a fresh pot brewing right now. Anyone else need anything while I'm up? More scones?

Katrina said: Oh La, the cards just were not in my favor. Guess I will drown my sorrows in these lovely cups of tea. (with her hand to her forehead and Katrina falls into the nearest soft pillow) H....mmmm..p Bye the way even Canadians eat carrots, after all we do have to be able to see in the dark since our light is limited. Tell me Christine do you think that perhaps it is better that one accept life as it is or.... should one attempt to cover it up with a falsehood (looks at the rather sad hairpiece). I mean think about it should sparrow be a sparrow or try to be an eagle? Don't you think this is one of those things that make one go Hmmmmm? (Katrina looks at all the participants of the tea party and raises her eyebrows in a delicate inquiring manner).

Star said: In Texas we have ta take life just as it is and then try ta make the most of it...add the frills. If a sparrow wants ta aspire ta be an eagle, then we say, go for it. Add the good attributes of the eagle ta y'alls sparrowness. Couldn't help but make a better sparrow...wouldn't ya say? Doesn't mean ya have ta *fake* bein' an eagle...just add a little eagle sparkle to y'alls sparrowness. Katrina, Sugah, have y'all got a skeleton or two hidden in y'alls closet?

Jules said: If I may, Katrina, I spent many a year trying to please everyone and ignoring myself. Kind of like living a lie. After a fashion, I simply got fed up and tired and said "Forget It." If you can't be true to yourself it's awfully hard to love yourself. While this may not apply directly to any particular situation you are facing, I hope it offers some insight.

Nana said: For my 2 cents...I think our Sparrow already has the heart of an eagle, but if personal change is desired, then Sparrow should do what's best for Sparrow. And don't worry about your carrot reading Katrina, there's always another one. Remember old Nietzsche's words? Something like *that which does not kill me makes me stronger*. I'm sure he was referring to a stronger shade of orange coloring derived from an excess of carrot readings, which could kill you if you have too many. Ahhh...I believe I'll just take that request for a reading back, Sparrow. I don't look good in orange and I certainly don't want to be killed dead! Pass the Earl Gray, please.

Damon said: That is *not* my hairpiece, dammit. And i've only eaten taro root once, but it was quite yummy and i'd be willing to try some more. *looks around hopefully* Ah, Katrina, a fellow Canadian. Shall we tell tales of our fabulous igloos and ice sculptures that last all year? Or shall we be more truthful... well, on *this* end of Canada it usually just rains anyway.

Nana said: We still haven't figured out where Walk has gotten of to! I've heard a rumor that there is a Walker wandering "The Willow Glade". I wonder if it's our Walk. Maybe he can't find his way out and that bristle thing we're tossing around is some kind of clue Walk left behind. What on earth is it? What could it mean? I think we need to form a search party right away...this isn't spam, this is serious!

Star said: What's all this stuff y'all Canadians are talkin' about? Ice and snow? We're still in stage 3 water rationing in Texas. But we also have ice scupltures that stay up all year. Ah've see 'em in the freezers at the Marriott. Has anybody picked up that flea bitten piece of fuzz to see if it's alive??? What if we've committed a murder on this little bit of road pizza? Could it have died from an overdose of carrot juice?

Katrina said: Damon you and I must be from the same part of Canada - you perhaps from B.C. I swear we are being drowned just to spite the poor Texans *grin*! (Katrina looks around the tea table for a pot of lemon tea) I have this lovely quote to share today "At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities" isn't that beautiful (Katrina looks at everyone a gently daps her eyes). I think we should all laugh today! (Katrina starts to smile, then chuckle, then all out belly - make you cry - laughs) *giggle* (Katrina begins to dance around the room tickling everyone until everyone begins to chuckle - sparrow begins to sing like a canery!)

Jules said: Whoooeeee! I needed that, heh, heh.. ooooh, now my ribs hurt! Hmmm, hee,hee. What a beautiful day!

Martha said: (stands in doorway, peeks into the room to see who is visiting Christine today.) Oh, Christine! You've redecorated since I was here last. I really like the new rose wallpaper. Sparrow, it's nice to see that you're still here. I don't know anyone else, but how do you all do? Christine, I was just talking about your tea party to a friend from one of the cooking newsgroups. I gave her your address, but I don't know if she'll come by. Her name is Barb. Oops! Excuse me while I run outside and feed the meter.

Nana and Star sing:

BLUEGRASS BLUES
 (for C&W Jugband)

The bedroom smells like a
        dirty old dog,
The cat has worms, so eats
        like a hog,
The rain doesn't stop, so the
        backyard's a bog,
I could sleep all day,
        hard as a log.         

My old man snored loud
        into the night,
I wanted to have a big ole
        pillow fight,
The cat howled so much
        it was a fright,
The dog had a lot o' gas,
        now there was a sight.         

Chorus:

I gotta put up with all this mess
        till time comes along to wear an angel dress,
'Fraid I won't get a nice set o' wings,
        mine are bound to have a lotta little dings.    

Rooster was crowin' so
     loud in my ear,
stuck my finger in, but
     then I couldn't hear,
the wax was a drippin' and
     stickin' to my hand,
think I should join a
        hootenanny band.               

Sox are so dirty they stick
     to the wall,
mucks pilin' up halfway
     down the hall
sink's clogged with gook
     and it's oozin' slime
visit my kids, cuz 
     they're doin' time.                      

Chorus:

I gotta put up with all this mess
        till time comes along to wear an angel dress,
'Fraid I won't get a nice set o' wings,
        mine are bound to have a lotta little dings.     

Money comes in and gets
        sucked back out the door,
And we got a real problem with
        our kitchen floor,
Got a lotta squeaks in the
        ole front door,
The back room's a fallin off,
        it won't be there much more.            

Gramma is a comin'
     for a month or two,
She'll be wearin' both sox but only
     one shoe,
She's gettin' kinda senile
     and forgettin' things
Old dog rolls over and howls
     when she sings.                           

Chorus:

I gotta put up with all this mess
        till time comes along to wear an angel dress,
'Fraid I won't get a nice set o' wings,
        mine are bound to have a lotta little dings.   
Nana said: Somehow, I don't think this will make it to the top of the charts!

Vermi ~ the Sorceror's Appendix said: Ho, everyone and sundry hither gathered and far aflung! I am Vermiform Vermillion, the Sorceror's Appendix. How do you each do? do you suppose?

Katrina said: (falls into the nearest pile of Christines soft pillows exhausted from tickling everyone into laughter). HE HE HEEE! Life is good

sparrow said: (After a week of shuffling.) Okay, everyone, glad to see Vermi and Martha, here's a tarot reading for Christine.

(Puts down the first card.) The first card, representing the present, is the 5 of pentacles, representing a lack of money. (Plays down the next card across the first card.) This card, representing forces that cross the first card, is the 2 of pentacles, representing the ability to balance situations. (Plays a card underneath the crossed cards.) The third card, representing something that just passed, is the page of pentacles reversed, possibly pointing towards bad news. (Plays a card to the left of the crossed cards.) The fourth card, representing what has passed a while ago, is the Tower, indicating a chatoic change that may have place a while ago. (Plays a card over the crossed cards.) This card, representing an event about to happen, is the 7 of swords reversed, indicating that you'll be thinking of new plans soon. (Plays a card to the right of the crossed cards.) This card is the 10 of swords, indicating that things will go wrong with the plan. (Plays a card down and to the right of the previous card.) This card, representing your fears, is the page of cups, possibly indicating an ex-boyfriend or someone who daydreams too much, or maybe even daydreams themselves. (Plays a card over the previous one.) This card, representing how others see you, is the Chariot, indicating that others will see you as successful. (Plays a card over the previous one.) This card, representing your hopes,is the 4 of pentacles, probably indicating that you hope to save up money. (Plays a card over the previous card.) This card, representing the final outcome, is the 9 of swords reversed, indicating that, despite hardships, things will get better. (Sits down and starts shuffling the cards again.) Nana's next, right?

Christine said: Thanks so much sparrow! That was worth waiting for. So... who wants to loan me some money?

Nana said: Yes, Sparrow, you might as well go ahead and read...things can only get better for from now on. Christine, I have exactly 2 cents, and you're welcome to half of it.

Jules said: Dang! Warn me the next time you two are going to burst into song- I'll get out my mouth harp! Vermi, hi-ho and welcome, I have a question for you: as a Sorcerer's appendix, do you have any fear of being removed or are you magically protected? I mean, I suppose (yes, I do) that you might desire freedom from your host, in which case you could simply become wickedly inflamed and that's that- but, well, since you can obviously communicate with us you are a sentient being- MAIN POINT- do you need your host to survive?

~Vermi~ said: Jules asks more questions than G'Faff (my former host). I was removed when the Master took ill, and have been trying to find him ever since. Princess Jadham's kingdom is in need of his magic, and no one but me knows that all magic is from the Appendix. And since i only know enough about magic to get in an inordinate amount of trouble..... Is that tea? I suppose to answer your main point, with Lord Toyy mauling the Land, he may need me to survive.

Nana said: Jules, we had no idea you played. The next time we decide to torture the room we'll be certain to have you play along. Hello, Vermi and Martha, I didn't mean to ignore you...it's just that life is a vortex and I miss a lot of things in the spin. You appear to be a very acute appendix, Vermi, being vermillion and all. Should a professional look at you directly? Or maybe sidewise? Because now that you're here, we certainly don't want to have you removed. Or perhaps I'm mistaken and you're the supplemental type? Now that would be very interesting.

Jules said: Ah, Vermi. Thank you so much, is there any way we can help you in your search? This is indeed tea, Christine brews a superlative Earl Grey and has a cornucopia of teas in her cupboard. I'm certain she'll be able to arrange for just about any tea you'd like.

Christine said: We have a plethora of tea types, as well as various coffee kinds, and cocoa, and warm Dr. Pepper (she makes a face), and I think there's even some juices in the fridge. What would you like Vermi?

Andrushka said: I've always wanted to frolick in a meadow, but I could never find one where the grass was quite the right shade of red.

Star said: Hi y'all Vermi & Martha! Ah had a cute li'l appendix once. Dang thing almost reptuterated on me. Ah jest whipped that li'l varmin in substitution and now Ah don't feel a thing! What kinda magical things do ya do, Mr. Appendix, Suh, if ya don't mind me askin'? And how many parties can ya host in one day? Jules, Sugah, you just pull out that little mouth harp of yours anytime you get the hankerin' for me and Nana to sing another ditty! We'd be most obligin'. We are kinda good at it! Li'l Birdie, can ya read them poker cards of yours for a Texas gal?

~Vermi~ said: Thanks for the welcomes, all. And thank you Nana for saying i am "acute". As for the tea, i think i may as well stay long enough to have some Earl Grey. Or Earl James Jones, if you have it. Thanks ever so. Magic is puzzling, and i fear the effects when i let it out. So parties are.... i'm afraid i'm too young, or inexperienced to know what you meant by that, Star! What a twinkling name, might i add? I wish i had not missed the concert. Did anyone get moshed?

sparrow said: (Finishes shuffling the cards.) Now that we've discovered which book ~Vermi~ escaped from, here's Nana's reading.

(Places down the first card.) The first card, representing the present, is the 7 of swords reversed, indicating new plans being developed. (Places a card across the first card.) The second card, representing the situation that crosses the first card, is the 2 of cups, indicating a good balance between emotions and reality. (Places a third card below the first crossed cards.) The thrid card, representing a situation that has just passed, is the Sun, representing happiness and joy. (Places a fourth card to the left of the crossed cards.) This card, representing something which has passed a while ago, is the Emperor reversed, indicating immaturity. (Places a fifth card above the crossed cards.) This card, representing something about to happen, is the 3 of wands, pointing to good economic success and enterprise. (Places a sixth card to the right of the crossed cards.) This card, representing an event in the future, is the Tower, indicating catastrophic change. (Places a card the the lower right of the previous card.) This card, representing your fears, is the 2 of wands, indicating the beginning of an enterprise. (Places a card above the previous card.) This card, indicating how others view you, is the Ace of Swords reversed, possibly implying that people see you as having a huge amount of force or energy or that people see you as off to a false start. (Places a card above the previous card.) This card, representing your hopes, is the 10 of pentacles reversed, meaning that you hope for something bad to happen with your family economically.

At this point, I'd like to say that, sometimes, these cards do not make sense, like this card. (Plays the last card above the previous card.) This card, representing the final outcome of things, is the Empress, indicating fertility and growth. (Picks up the cards.) Anyone else want a reading? You'll have to pardon that one strange card there, Nana. Sometimes these readings don't work out so well.

Jules said: Wouldn't that have been a sight! A mosh pit in Christine's lovely parlor! That's something we could sell tickets for the whole world to see! Hey! I set up a really basic homepage- I hope you'll all visit at www.webville.com/oak/Jules - my server has been really messed up, so I can't receive e-mail, but I'll be happy knowing you were there. It's a first attempt- I uh, even including a link to the Tearoom Christine, I hope you don't mind?

Christine said: Mind? Not at all. Link away! :):)

Nana said: We don't intentionally mosh anyone in here, Vermi...it just happens sometimes. Andrushka, welcome and know you've come to the right place! The field of wallpaper here is white, with a hint of a tint of red. We can now also offer you Vermi Vermillion ~ the Sorceror's Appendix, who is reddish, or can be read, or can shade all of us red/read with his magic. This certainly is a meadow for larks, right after sparrows of course.

sparrow said: What about lark sparrows?

Jules said: Oooh, Christine- I just checked out your appropriately decked out business pages! Great Halloween graphics and such. I just LOVE the fall! So, how is everyone dressing for All Hallows Eve?

Christine said: You must mean the Crossroads Halloween pages. Those are the only pages I did for Halloween so far. And I had so much fun! I put on my witches hat and rubber nose (complete with wart), bubbled up some truly tasty brew and got inspired! Maybe I'll do something like that with my own business pages.

Katrina said: With all the reading going on I think for Halloween I will go as a spirit and guide the all knowing hands of our guest "tarot" card reader. I predict that from now on everyone will have great luck!! *giggle* The cards - so to speak - will be in everyones favor! BUUUUUHHHHHHAAAAa (so much for Katrina's attempt to sound like a ghost).

Martha said: (Comes back in trailing a large, striped animal behind her) Does anyone have change for a zebra? The meter out front takes only aardvarks and camels. All I have are this zebra and a pair of Keats. (Looks about the room and realizes she's in the wrong dimension.) Oh, dear! This is Christine's house, isn't it? I thought I was at Alice's again. Sparrow, I'd like a reading, if you have the time and I can hold this shape long enough to hear it. (Remembers the zebra tethered to her wrist) Well, Punkydoodle, you'll just have to find your own way back, I'm afraid. I've lost the maps again. (Zebra scowls disapprovingly, then trots away.) Stop at the Nexus; someone there is bound to know where you live. (Looks about the room at everyone.) So pleased to meet all of you. Thank you for you warm welcomes. Now, Christine, have you any chai?

Christine said: Chai? No I don't think so...(wondering what in the world chai is...) Oh, maybe you mean chia?!? I have a chia pet. Just a minute, I'll see if I can find it. (Dashes off to the closet.)

sparrow said: (Finishes shuffling tarot cards for Martha.) Good things I don't have hands for Katrina to control. (Flaps his wings.) Here's Martha's reading.

(Places the first card down.) The first card, representing the present situation, is the Queen of Cups reversed, representing a woman who daydreams too much or a lack of focus. (Places a second card across the first card.) This card, which indicates conditions counter to the first card, is the 2 of pentacles, relating to good balance and money management. (Places a card below the crossed cards.) This card, representing a situation that has just passed, is the 2 of cups reversed, indicating discord in a relationship. (Places a card to the left of the crossed cards.) This card, representing a situation that passed a while ago, is the Queen of pentacles reversed, pointing to an unreliable woman or unreliability. (Places a card above the crossed cards.) This card, representing something about to pass, is the 4 of cups reversed, indicating new activity. (Places a card to the right of the crossed cards.) This card, representing something in the future, is the Fool reversed, predicting a false decision. (Places a card to the lower right of the previous card.) This card, representing your fears, is the King of rods reversed, indicating a bad husband or bad events in the home. (Places a card obove the previous card.) This card, representing how others see you, is the Tower, representing catastrophic change. (Places a card above the previous card.) This card, representing your hopes, is the 4 of rods reversed, indicating a small celebration. (Places a card above the last card.) This card, representing the final outcome of things, is Death, representing change and not death.

These tarot readings are wearing me out. I'm also waiting for someone to say, "Hey, aren't you supposed to be a serious scientist, too? What are you doing with that tarot deck?" I'm going to take a break for now.

Christine said: I don't think science and mysticism are so very far apart. (Hands the chia pet to Martha.)

Star said: Sparrows are serious scientists? What kinds of experiments do y'all do? Are these magical experiments or true to life kinds? Ah knew ya flew all over the world, but Ah didn't know ya know scientific stuff. Do ya do stuff with volcanos? Ah am fascinated with all that oozie stuff!

Martha said: (trying very hard to remember where she put her manners) Why, thank you, Christine. I must say, this is the worst case of mold I've seen on a piece of pottery. I have a dehumidifier I'll let you use in that closet, if you want it. (Looks at the green stains on her purple gloves.) Is it safe to put this down on your lovely carpet? What I was hoping for was a cup of the spiced tea from northern India. It's called masala chai, masala meaning spiced or spices and chai meaning tea. But I will gratefully drink whatever is in the teapot. (Turns to watch Sparrow tucking away the last of his tarot cards.) Sparrow, thank you for the reading. You were gracious to take the time to do it. I am intrigued by the coincidences between the cards and events just past and those approaching. I do, indeed, suffer a lack of focus, especially where money and time management are concerned. In addition, I was disappointed with my sister, who didn't bring something she had promised me when she came to visit last week. I'm adding a line of gift baskets to my tea shop, which brings a new activity into my overloaded, unfocused life. A false decision...hmmm...can't think what that might be, but I'll watch for it. I guess divorce is about as catastrophic an event or change a household can experience. The small celebration would be my grandson's upcoming birthday this week; he'll turn four. (Reaches into her hat, the lovely petal hat Christine had given her several weeks ago, retrieves her carved jade and painted silk fan, flicks it open and begins batting the air around her face.) Heavens! What a fortune! Christine, dearheart, I just love your new wallpaper!

Nana said: I've been studying the Soothsayer's Manual and doing some research. All the signs and banners are pointing to All Souls Eve, so I've dug out my crystal ball. (A green orb, looking strangely like the garden variety Victorian reflecting globe, appears and floats in mid-air.) Ahhh, this reading is yours, Sparrow. The Crystal Ball shows Star starting a short story about a surrealistic and Sinister Scientist Sparrow...it contains a slick oozie, fully automatic. Beware!

Disclaimer: The Reader will not, cannot, and doesn't wanna accept any responsibility for the predicted outcome of any crystal gazing.

sparrow said: Wait a minute, wait a minute, I'm an astrophysicist, not an evil geochemist. However, I plan to go observe on the tops of volcanoes. Wait for me to go get my Halloween costume. (Disappears under the table.)

Star said: Pshaw Nana, the only manual y'all have been reading is the tooth fairy manual, not soothsayers! And that crystal ball is your nightlight! Ah jes' might pull out Ma oozing uzi and rat-a-tat y'alls crystal nightlight. Ah don't wanna get mixed up in any Sinister Scientific Sparrows...them little birdies can get MEAN..Ah saw that movie! Y'all start y'alls own stories. Christine, Sugah, Ah need some more refreshment...have ya got a cuppa strawberry tea?...(she looks nervously at sparrow, wondering if he will accept her attempt at peacemaking...and she ties a scarf over her coif...)

Christine said: I believe I have some strawberry tea. I've also got blueberry, and orange... oh, and blackberry tea, which is really tasty with a splash of blackberry brandy. (Dashes off to the kitchen and returns with a bottle of blackberry brandy.) Oh, I'm sorry, I got distracted. What was it you wanted? Oh, yes, strawberry tea. (Dashes off to the kitchen again...)

The Visitor Formerly Known as Kathy said: Since everyone's in the mood for reading cards, my son just got one from his great-aunt for his seventh birthday. Hello, all - long time, no read. Things have certainly blossomed since my last cup (lovely wallpaper, Christine!) and Jules, I saw your page but I couldn't get to your guestbook. In any case, it was quite nice. I hope I can have a page when I grow up. I've decided to change my name to...oh, I don't know. Anyone care to offer suggestions?

Martha said: (looking at the VFKAK) How about Eusta Bea? You could hyphenate the new name with the old...you know...Eusta Bea-Kathy?

Jules said: Oh Joy! A visitor to my page- I'm trying to resolve the guestbook problem now. I can't quite figure out what went wrong- but when one is dealing with free trial situations (both my page and guestbook are free for now) it's a bit of a chore.

~Vermi~ said: My, but this conversation does dash swiftly, or is my watch sloe? I too have a page, although i am not grown up. It is called -PARADOX- Thought Page. It is not quite as silly as i hope it will one day be. Could i try the Blackberry tea, without any Brandy? perhaps? do you think? I see lights in the night, but they are usually just UpperLevelDisturbance bugs.... The Halloween you speak of is interesting, as i gather you each dress up as mouldy Tea Pets. Is it to confuse the Vicious XOUTs? They do seem easily confused. My friend fFluff (the Liondande) is wondering why a liter of bottled water costs two dollars, while a two-liter-bottle of Cola costs eighty cents, and whether (or not) a fortune could be made by inventing a machine that takes out the syrup and bubbles! He's too young to serve as a Liondande Guard, but his curiosity is cunning enough that could eat your breakfast with it. i suppose.

Nana said: Did they forget to give you the key to the Guestbook, Jules? I wandered around the museum and other sites and had a good time, but I couldn't open the book either. I just checked the Crystal Nightlight...it says, "If you open it, they will come."

Jules said: I'm going to take a moment and blow my own horn! No, not really, I don't even OWN a horn- but today (10/9/96) IS my birthday! 30 years ago today I started screaming at the world, and I haven't quit since! I may be growing older but I refuse to grow up!

Christine said: (Dashing back in with strawberry tea for Star...) HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULES!!! I wish you'd told me sooner, I'd have baked something special. All I had time for was this. (Reaches behind her and pulls out a piece of white posterboard that says...)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Star said: Why, thank you for the tea, Ms. Christine...but could Ah have a bit more than a dash of strawberry tea, do ya suppose? (Nana joins Star in another famous rendition...)"Happy Birthday To You...Bippy Hirthday You Too...Yippy Tirthday Dear Jules... Hippo Birdie Two Ewes" (there isn't a dry eye in the room...) Ah hope ya get all y'alls wishes come true. Was that rendition a little off, or has Nana been spendin' too much time in the cornfields...have ya been poppin' some corn, Nana?

Nana said: Happy Birthday, Jules. I hope you'll remain in neverneverneverneverland with the rest of us. And as for you Star, I've been soaking my corns in Christine's blackberry brandy...I think you've been doing a bit more than that!

Christine said: Eeewwww! I wondered why the brandy tasted musty.

sparrow said: (Appears dressed as a flying humuhumunukunukuapua'a.) Happy birthday, Jules! Now all I have to do is destroy the concept that all science-studying sparrows are evil, which I never claimed to be, although communicating that idea to everyone may be difficult while dressed as a humuhumunukunukuapua'a, Hawaii's state fish, and a rather bizzarre looking one at that, with eyeballs set back almost halfway towards the tail and rippling fins on top and underneath the torso and the funkyu yellow and black pattern...

Star said: Ohhhh...stop sparrow...Ah think Ah had that for dinner last night! Ah thought somethin' smelled fishy around here. Now Ah can't tell if Ah'm smelling sparrow or Nana's brandied feet. Ah do tell! Ah have NOT been snifting the brandy, Ms. Nana. Ah jes naturally have a twang to Mah vocal cords...a very nice twang if ya ask me...well, ask me! Sparrow, it's a little dim in this corner. Just what color is that hummingbirdspapa get up..ah mean, just what is funkyou? Can Ah say that in here? Are we gonna have a Halloween party in this wonderful li'l Tea Room? Oh, what will Ah be...other than Mah georgeous, natural self? Got any costumes in y'alls closet Christine?

Nana said: Vermi, just invite all of us to your pages if you want silly...or are we considered supersillyus? Hmmm. (Dries her feet, pours footpan contents back into the blackberry brandy bottle, and gives the cork a firm whomp.) It's okay, Christine. With all that alcohol in there it will taste as good as new in no time. That's such an original costume, Sparrow! You're certain to win a prize, if prizes are being given. I still haven't decided what to dress as. Does anyone have suggestions?


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