Sunday, April 12, 2026

Big, Fat Fly

 So, there have been three big fat flies around our house just buzzing around and driving me nuts. I finally caught one in Austin‘s measuring cup that he uses to make London mules. He uses it to measure out the simple syrup, so it is filled with sugary stickiness, and a big fly was in it. I took the measuring cup and dipped it into a basin of water in the sink and held it there trying to drown the fly, but I was starting to feel guilty about murdering a fly. So I got a sponge and just smashed the fly on the side of the cup, so I was telling Austin the story…

Austin, horrified: Did you wash my measuring cup after that.

Me: Of course. You know me.

Austin: I do know you. That’s why I’m asking.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Exploding Diarrhea

 Me: I had exploding diarrhea this morning. That was fun.

Austin: Well, as long as you were having fun, that’s what’s important.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Finger Wagging


 I complained to Austin because I had a couple of the people on my team come up flagged for performance, so I had to wag my finger at them ....

Austin: X doesn't appreciate how lucky she is that you work from home. 

Me, smirking.

Austin: I'm serious. Your finger wagging is dangerous. Send her a picture. You could cut her.


Sunday, March 29, 2026

Cat Food

 Austin is having a harder time with Meatless March than I am. Since I'm working, he's doing all the cooking.

Austin: I haven’t made plans for dinner for the next few days.
Me: So I’m supposed to fend for myself? I’ve been killing myself between the animals and overtime.
Austin: I could open a can of cat food for you.
Me: Meatless March.


Sunday, March 22, 2026

Old Falls Inn

 Driving out of Zanesville.

Austin: I don’t was to falls in. I don’t want to falls inn. [Fake screaming]

Me: What are you going on about?

Austin: We just drove past the Old Falls Inn. [He starts screaming again] I don’t want to falls in!

Me: Don’t worry, I’ll push you.

Monday, March 2, 2026

Meatless March

 While watching Apothecary Diaries.

Austin: I regret pushing you to do Meatless March.

Me: I’m fine. [For now.]

Austin: Watching MaoMao just now reminds me of how similar the two of you are. Forcing you to go vegetarian for a whole month is like forcing a cat to take a bath.

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Austin and I Have Colds

 Austin: I learned—

Me: You learned?!?!

Austin: I learned that if you put Vicks VapoRub on your chest, you better wash your hands thoroughly; otherwise, next time you go to bathroom, you’re going to hurt yourself.