Baby Wins

Baby and I both, unbeknownst to one another, wrote blogs about the same period of time. Baby's entry (as you can see below) is a masterpiece. Each numbered point is another precise brushstroke on the canvas of blog greatness. My entry sounds like a NOAA weather radio announcement. Here is an excerpt:

1800: WEDDING BEGINS ... LAZLO AND RHOMBUS READ SCRIPTURE ... RHOMBUS TERRIFIES CROWD WITH JONATHAN EDWARDS IMPERSONATION ...
1830: MELIO AND MOSESFACE MARRY... THE GHOST OF MR. ROGERS READS LITURGY ...
2030:RECEPTION COMMENCES ... GIANT ICE SWAN ATTACKS THREE GUESTS ...

You get the idea.

Also noteworthy: Williams-Sonoma has once again upped the marshmallow ante (remember the Make-Your-Own-Peeps kit?), with the introduction of the $18 SACK OF MARSHMALLOWS:

Remarkable for their impressive size and airy texture, our old-fashioned treats are crafted using a meticulous three-day process. Regular marshmallows boast a subtle vanilla flavor; chocolate ones are enhanced with Guittard cocoa. This special set includes 12 marshmallows of each flavor. (Approx. 1 lb. 10 oz. total.) A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.

It's the meticulous three-day process that makes them so expensive, see. But wait -- they're LESS expensive than THESE bad boys, tipping the price scales at 89 CLAMS (or bones, or whatever you call them) WHICH ONLY TAKE TWO DAYS TO MAKE!

As soft and billowy as clouds, this pair of exquisite marshmallows is a sweet remembrance of your special day. The marshmallows are handcrafted the old-fashioned way, using the finest natural ingredients and a meticulous candymaking process that requires two days from start to finish. The fluffy marshmallows are delicious right out of the box – or your guests can enjoy them as a luxurious topping for hot chocolate or coffee. Each box includes two scrumptious flavors: decadent chocolate and delicate raspberry. For elegant presentation, finish the clear boxes with our monogrammed or personalized ribbon (we suggest the 3/8” ribbon, sold separately). These premium confections are made by Rubicon Bakery, a nonprofit company in Richmond, CA. ...

So, not only do these two-day marshmallows cost $1.85 EACH, but they're actually made by a non-profit organization that works exclusively for Williams-Sonoma? How exactly does that work? I smell a tax shelter. An airy, delicious tax shelter.

ANYWAY. Please read Baby's latest entry (below) because it's really fantastic. And you should also read the Comics Curmudgeon if you hate Marmaduke and Curtis as much as Baby does.