This one feels good. Here are the sentences that make up words 9,983 through 10,000:
At home I stick the coffee warmer into the mirror hanging on the back of my bedroom door. I sit on my bed and stare at it.
Pretty sloppy writing, if you ask me. No revising during November, thank you.
Brilliant! Also, what’s a coffee warmer?
The little cardboard sleeve that is slipped over the cup so you don’t burn your hands. Alternately, it can also be used on cold beverages so you don’t freeze your hands or moisten them with the condensation.
p.s. good job, Con
Yes, a cardboard coffee sleeve. It makes sense in context. Intriguing, isn’t it?
I was picturing one of those coffee mug heaters you can put on your desk at work. I was thinking it could be a fire hazard. I’m glad it’s not.
Lauren, I was also thinking of those little mug heaters.
Conlan, I think the confusion is coming from the word ‘warmer’…the cardboard coffee sleeve don’t actually generate warmth.
But you’re right, context is the key to understanding. :)
But they keep it warm (at least they’re supposed to). This is why I shouldn’t post excerpts.
[...] after the “coffee warmer” confusion, I’ve lost all confidence and will to [...]