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A few of my favorite things

“Rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens,

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens,

Brown paper packages tied up with strings.

These are a few of my favorite things.

— “My Favorite Things” from “The Sound of Music”

Somebody last week asked whether I have favorite things.

“You mean, single things I like above other similar things?” I asked.

“Yes.”

Long pause.

“I guess my favorite author is Kurt Vonnegut,” I said.

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