cook, stirring frequently, until potatoes start to crisp up. it must have been that way for a while, and no-one seemed to care. fish, while dumb and not as exciting as cats or dogs or other pets, are still entertaining in their own way, because they will float there in the tank, staring at you, making fishy faces right back. i was not homesick for new jersey, but i missed the variety that new jersey offered us. could be difficult to find to pick up if dropped. "one day, the painting will get out," he said. 