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I was pretty excited when I discovered this list and saw that it began with a time machine.

Or machiene, as the case may be.

I was suddenly thrumming with excitement and ready to take in the long-sought magic and make my move — most likely forward, I decided — in time. Even seeing “wings” next sounded good to me. Time machines and wings are naturally connected!

“House” and “skates” threw me off, however, and I definitely wasn’t ready for “army guys.” And “a logo”? What the hell is going on here?

Cardboard, cardboard, cardboard. What does anyone need with all that? Do they even make cardboard silverware? The “hankerchief” made me want to cry, and I lost interest before laptop. The numbers marched on, however, so I guessed I just wasn’t seeing the whole picture.

Naturally I consulted the Maker, age 11, the sole person living in my house most likely to immediately understand anything marked with time machine, army guys, and… hankies.

Sure enough, he was in the know. “It’s all stuff I want to make,” he acknowledged.

I’m for it.

And I’d like to politely request the time machine remain at the top of the list.

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