Stem Cell: An undifferentiated cell of a multicellular organism that is capable of giving rise to indefinitely more cells of the same type, and from which certain other kinds of cells arise by differentiation.
Stemware: Fancy glasses for drinkin' hooch, especially when one finishes cancer treatment.
Thanks to more than a dozen gal pals, I have a beautiful new collection of assorted stemware glasses for sipping Manhattans, champagne or margaritas; toasting special occasions; and envisioning the production of millions of stem cells.
I've learned at least two things from the first botched stem cell mission:
When envisioning stem cell production, don't picture the stemware swirling (and then clashing) in space. And ask for a blood heater to prevent 70 degree blood from surging through the veins.
Manhattan, anyone?
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Here's a bit of boozy trivia for you: the word "hooch" came into use in the late 19 century. It was a shortened version of Hoochinoo, the name of an Alaskan Indian people who made liquor.
BTW, I forgot to give credit where credit is due. The "stem cell" and "stemware" definitions are courtesy of Paula. They came attached to a piece of stemware filled with chocolates. As Paula would say, that's coverin' all the bases (just in case choc. helps stem cell production.)
There's a dog in my neighborhood named Puccino. Do you think there's any relation? Actually, the dog is El Puccino. Get it?
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