[conspire] Word of the Year

[Nick Moffitt]

Rick Moen:
> Quoting Ruben Safir (ruben at mrbrklyn.com):
> > Is that in the Nappa Valley?
> 
> There's nothing in the Nappa Valley but miles upon miles of nappa
> cabbage.  If you are not a fan of brassica rapa subspecies pekinensis,
> beware.  Or, at least bring your wok to scare them off.

It's amazing how all that cabbage can grow on land made entirely of
nappa leather.  You'd think the sulfates would render the place barren!

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