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Summer Week: Dinner Conversation

On June 9, 2014 By jesteramIn Uncategorized2 Comments

Firstborn (eating ice cream): Where does the word “dessert” come from?

Me: You know, that’s a really good question! I think—

Firstborn: Where does the word “grave” come from?

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