Mitten and Twisty Straw

The Mitten on a mitten:

I was sorely tempted, but I don't cook. Although, I do wonder what they put the U.P. on. Ponder that for a bit.

On the other hand, after a bad day, I have often said that I was going to go home and drink a bottle of wine straight out of the bottle. With a twisty straw. Now, I can. Here is the mother of all twisty straws:

I got one each for my nephews, since, in lieu of seeing them regularly, I am purchasing their affection long distance by mailing them various presents. The cheaper the better, would you believe? Then, I thought, "why should they have all the fun?" So I got one for myself, too, 'cause even temperant drinking is more fun with a twisty straw.