Cryptoquote Spoiler – 01/22/10

“Before you try to keep up with the Joneses, be sure they’re not trying to keep up with you.”   — Erma Bombeck

Jumble Spoiler – 01/22/10

Visual Description:  Harried mom trying to make herself presentable.

YAWNT  =  TAWNY,  GEEBI  =  BEIGE,  YAHRLD  =  HARDLY,  CROOPE  =  COOPER   —   Giving us:  TWBEHRLOPE

Clue/Question:  What Mom did when she dried her hair.

Answer:  BLEW HER “TOP”

(Oooh!  I’m imagining a fiery redhead, with . . .  Oops! I’ve got to stop typing out loud.  I mean I . . .  Sorry about that, folks!) —   YUR