Friday, November 16, 2007

sometimes words fail me

"Seven?!" -- Jerry
"Seven!" -- George

E (flashing a pic of a smiling baby): Here she is! Five weeks old now!
Me: Oh, cute girl! What did you name her?
E: Well, we wanted to name her after my grandmother -- but her name is Geneva Rose, so of course that was out!
(Makes an 'Ick' face and laughs, looking to me as if I'd recognize immediately that Geneva Rose is an appalling name beyond consideration. Actually, I like Geneva Rose -- it makes me think of Alps and roses; two things I approve of. But I laugh and nod sympathetically. She's my friend, after all.)
Me: Okay, so what did you pick?
E: Bevin!

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