Translation....

I love dinner time conversation.  I have yet to be disappointed.

Taryn-the-16-year-old-girl was passionately sharing her interpretation of Stalin's rule.

Todd-the-Ex is here for a conjugal visit; for the purpose of maintaining family bonds, not sex.

Liam was scrutinizing the vegetable component of the meal.

Me?  I was drinking wine.

Taryn, "Stalin was a brilliant man who led his country to great industrial success despite his methods."

Todd, "He was responsible for the deaths of millions of people.  You can't possibly think he was a genius."

Liam, "What's this."

Me, "Parsnip, eat it."

Taryn, "He effectively gained leadership by eliminating all other members of the Bolshevik party!"

Liam, "Taryn, watch your language."

Taryn, "I said, Bolshevik."

Liam, "Says you."