Compound noun mixup c. June 2011

I went to brush my teeth, but instead of a toothbrush, I had a toothcomb.  Something didn't seem right, but the word "toothcomb" seemed like it was legitimate, so I proceeded to comb my teeth.  It hurt and I couldn't get the toothpaste to foam.  D***** walked in and handed me a toothbrush. Much better.

Underground, c. May 28, 2011

Setting

A small town outside Lima, Peru.
A hillside factory with 25 basement levels where manufacturing moves further and further underground as it emerges as a well-guarded celebrity playground.  

Next door, a café where the woman recently elected mayor serves pale beer cocktails from behind the bar.  The house special: watery sardine stew served over rice.

Amidst unannounced military training exercises, a group of privileged parents debate the merits of encountering Americanized grocery stores abroad.  The main character (me) busies herself arranging transit to the States for herself, her sister (D******) and a group of employees.  She is somewhat aware that the factory owner intends to smuggle the passengers by baking them into the underside of a bus made of clay.  Despite escalating gunfire, celebrities continue to arrive via limo, helicopter and private jet.  

Cameo appearances (in no particular order)

Jeffrey Sebelia, Project Runway winner

John Ritter / Judge Glen Ayers

Andy Samberg

Jon Stewart