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New Hamster
Family jokes can take root for decades or fade within months. I'm not sure what the ultimate fate of "New Hamster" will be, but I have desperately wanted to record this invention of Peter's, because I love it. When we were talking to the boys about going back East for Christmas, Peter heard "New Hampshire" as "New Hamster" and it has stuck. It has even spread to friends and relatives! "Hamster" itself is a relatively new word for Peter, but it has assumed a prominent position in his list of desired pets (from dog and cat to crocodiles) in part because his best friend's sister has a lively hamster named "Chessie." Speaking of fixed ideas, it seems that Peter is also under the impression that all hamsters are properly known as Chessie.
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