Rambler 107

I went into Toys-R-Us to buy a doll for my granddaughter. Because of the crowds, they put me in the Barbie queue.

I told my wife I would write my blog until I reached wit's end. She said I was there years ago. (It's nice to have encouragement.)

Doppelganger-a word that doubles for a group of radars

I sent my daughters to charm school. My fishing partners have offered to send me to chum school. (I didn't take the bait.)

There once was a man from Sartell
Who'd be engrossed in his writing spell
One dismal day
He lost his way
And is now in the Wisconsin Dells.

Circumelocution-speaking around a subject with such eloquence and conviction that the audience actually thinks something of substance has been said. This usually describes a politician's speech.

Mary Kay executives are meeting at Pink Hill, NC. They have a rosy outlook for this year's sales in spite of the sales shortfall requiring some serious makeup.

When it comes to housework: I can iron clothes when pressed.

Any lure he uses is a crank bait.

Dolomite: small government handout or undersized pineapple

The coefficient of drag is strictly science friction.

I sent my bill for the chiropractor's adjustment to the insurance adjuster.