I am infuriated with myself. I was transfering laundry from the washer to the dryer when what do I find but a book. A book. Why of all things a book? Ruined. How does this happen? I do not remember putting it into my laundry basket. Thinking of it now, I do recall and odd clunk as I put the clothes into the washer. Why didn't I investigate? Clothing does not go "clunk." It's more of a "ffffrrrubbbb."

I'm aghast.

At least it was only a paperback. I intend to replace it tomorrow. Yet another twelve dollar chunk out of my savings.