RECIPE FOR DISTRACTION

Ingredients:

• One cozy mattress, sheets crumpled, pillows askew
• Two generous sized portions of human beings
• 1-1/2 teaspoons oil, plain or scented
• 2 medium candles, scented or plain
• 1 matchstick
• One moon
• Skylight (open or closed-optional)
• Music of your choice

Preparation:

• Preheat room to cozy temperature.
• Add two generous sized portions of human beings to cozy mattress until the sheets sheets become crumpled and the pillows are askew.
• Rub generously with oil. Toss well to blend.
• Add moon from above.
• Light two medium candles with one matchstick.
• Add skylight (open or closed-optional).
• Turn music of your choice on to desired volume.
• Soften each human being by wrapping in damp cloth or sheets.
• Fill each human being with love and affection, roll in crumpled sheets, and sprinkle with kisses.
• Bake as long as needed to get desired results.

Yield:

Makes 2 servings (1 human being each).

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