That one caught my attention too, but the marshmallow really hit me because it draws on my own personal experience. I’ve never literally walked a tightrope, but I have made a good toasted marshmallow a few times.

Also, invoking the marshmallow brings to mind the sensory experiences that go with it: the warm softness in the mouth, the sweetness, the toasty smell… that all says “comfort” to me, just like a good friend does.

Or maybe I’m just hungry. (grin) I still think it was genius.

Dave

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Exactly what I was thinking: “This guy doesn’t need to be an officer, he needs to be writing.” I sure hope he can do both.

“Perfectly toasted marshmallows.” That’s just brilliant.

I’m not surprised at the progress your Spanish lieutenants made. Most nations don’t choose slackers to send overseas for education. (Well, some of the guys I went to school with weren’t all that, but they weren’t going on their county’s dime either.) I’m also not surprised that they’d express their gratitude that way either. You seem to draw the best out of people.

Dave