I was in the throes of making potato salad,
when I realized there was no vinegar.
Out of vinegar? I’m NEVER out of vinegar!
How could I be completely out of vinegar?
Oh yeah, I used it all to clean the coffee pot.
But, if I knew damn well it was all gone,
why didn’t I add it to the grocery list?
THAT, I haven’t an answer for.
I’d like to blame it on stress, or multitasking.
Certainly, it cannot be some sort of precursor
for the hideous perils of advancing age.
I’m sorry. What was I talking about?
Oh well, never mind. It doesn’t matter.
Mmmm. The coffee tastes great this morning.
Must be the clean pot. Oh, that reminds me…
I’m out of vinegar.