Enjoy these bloopers from book manuscripts I’ve edited:

The buzzard sounded and the basketball game commenced.

• If the game gets out of hand, the buzzard can referee, too!

Standing at her kitchen sink, Lisa’s idle hands rested in the warm sudsy water.

• Those hands just can’t decide whether to stand or sit.

Scott noticed the dreamy look that entranced his dishwasher.

• My dishwasher gets that dreamy look, too, especially when I add dishes that formerly held ice cream sundaes.

Sailing high through the air, our eyes followed the kick.

• And our eyes scored a field goal each, resulting in a score of 15-0.

Jared broke the water’s trance after a minute of silence.

• Mystical water, indeed.

Stretching her thin arms and arching her back, she let out an extensive yarn.

• I’ve heard of passing gas… but passing yarn? Ouch!