Clouds in my Coffee

My friend, Audra found a book of questions on my bookshelf tonight.

She opened it and asked, "What's the smell that makes you feel comforted and safe?"

I answered, "candles and coffee."

Audra interrupted to ask, "Oooh! If you could eat a cloud, what would it taste like?! I think it would taste like cotton candy!"

"Dirt. Dirt and water," I said.

We laughed! It stunned both of us that "dirt" was really what came to mind and rolled out my mouth.

I've had this question book for a long time. Once upon a time, I answered the cloud question the same way she did: cotton candy.

Wonder what happened? Is it a good or bad thing?