5ive Answers

1. Dilation of the blood vessels in the extremities in direct response to the alcohol content of the beverage.

2. No. That is, in a dish that is compatible with the copious addition of garlic. In summary, then, marinara, no. Oatmeal, yes.

3. I did!

4. The odds must have been quite good. My electronic filing was completed and sent, received by the IRS, accepted by the IRS, and finally, as of today, my refund was directly deposited in my checking account.

5. I believe my happiness is at least somewhat due to the rebelling against my Norwegian heritage and Lutheran upbringing. If these had stuck to me properly, I would be rendered dour, depressed, fatalistic, saturnine and sullen. And grateful, too, because it could be worse.