Wackadoodle – On Language – William Safire – The New York Times
Goodbye, Wrapper
The plastic wrapper shriveled and melted
as I tossed it into the fire.
I looked, I watched carefully.
And then it was gone.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem shows off new FLAMETHROWER her staff bought her for Christmas
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem proudly showed off the new flamethrower her staff gifted her for Christmas as she demonstrated its effectiveness by setting ablaze a pile of cardboard boxes as she enjoyed her new holiday toy.
Noem was dressed for the elements in an army-fatigue ensemble - pants with matching jacket - and hat as she stood outside on what appeared to be her property on a snowy Christmas day saying 'Perfect' as the heap of boxes burned to a crisp.