cat's got my tongue

So, I was trying to be clever in speaking of the Conquistadors and, in my haste, called them tought (instead of tough) hombres. It was clearly a Freudian slip, as I was caught thinking about Pooch's taut, bronze skin. When confronted, I admitted as much, but was once again confused by the moment -- referring to it as taught skin. It's because Pooch has taught me so much. How I'll repay him, it's hard to say at this point. Stay tuned.