Renegade pine nuts that, unbeknownst to you, escape the toasting pan into the drip pan of your electric stove will combust into rather large and impressive flames when the burner is later, and for an entirely other purpose, turned to high.
We now have chai with the ambience of a smoldering campfire.
Events over the last few months have served to put a whole lot of perspective on life. The last few days have been particular eye openers. I'm seeing things in a different light from many different angles right now. For that, I am grateful, but now... I think I'm ready to bid farewell to 2007.