This morning, Jonah wanted to know more about quicksand. Where is it? And how do you get out?

I explained that you almost never find quicksand in New Jersey, but go into Pennsylvania at your own risk. It’s everywhere over there.

And I told him what everyone knows about sandsand. If you get caught in it, don’t struggle. Instead, float on your back and call for help softly. If you shout too loudly, the quicksand will sense your fear and swallow you up.