Literally, “to make the curious talk”—the French’s notorious explain-all reason given to account for why things are the way they are, without really explaining anything. Often used as a snappish comeback to questions posed by inquisitive children who just won’t shut up. Generally emphasized with a shrug and at least one contemptuously raised eyebrow.

4.13.2005

reptilian invaders

Two small lizards live in the tree outside my office. They scramble around the sidewalk and bolt into our reception area every chance they get. I'm not sure what they're after. Maybe they find my office mate's unreasonable fear of them amusing. I find them cute and interesting and would like to touch them but I am dissuaded by the humbling if not slightly embarrassing prospect of having to explain a lizard bite to a medical technician or my boss.

Instead I watch them from afar and leave them Chex Mix offerings on our front stoop.

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