Day 58 -- Fluffy Puffy and Homestar Runner

Tonight, for a delicious snack, I whipped up this concoction of orange jello, white chocolate pudding, and Cool-Whip.  It's delightful!  I referred to it by a new name that I chose -- Fluffy Puffy.

Saying "Fluffy Puffy" reminded me of these cartoons I used to watch online when I was in college (you know, during study breaks and all), centered around a character named Homestar Runner.  He's this delightfully weird animated guy with a terrible speech impediment.  I don't exactly know why but I find his antics hysterical.  Several years ago, one of my very dear friends even bought me a messenger bag with Homestar embroidered onto it. I use it as my school bag even today.

Anyway, it has been years since giving any real thought or serious consideration to my buddy Homestar, so tonight I spent a few minutes farting around on the Homestar website, laughing myself silly over a few of the old toons I remembered the best.  It was great to turn my brain off and take a temporary break from reality.  From now on, every time I make the Fluffy Puffy dessert, I'll think of Homestar.

Here's Homestar's commercial for Fluffy Puff Marshmallows.

Thank God for Fluffy Puffy and Homestar Runner!

Lord, thank you for Homestar and his weirdness that always brings a smile to my face.  I am grateful for a chance to laugh tonight.  In your name I pray, Amen.

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