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.

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Ethel the Demon Cat

 My cat Ethel, who used to be over 20 lbs., fits in my slipper. Almost. Is it exercise and a new lust for life? Or something demonic? You decide.



Monday, February 16, 2026

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Yoga

 Me: Next weekend is Valentine’s Day. Do you still want to sign up for yoga?

Austin: Sure. Maybe they’ll have hot naked couples yoga.

Monday, February 2, 2026

Puppy Pad

 Me: I assume it was Tess (the dog) who used a puppy pad last night.

Austin: I wouldn’t know. I wasn’t awake. All I know is it wasn’t me.

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Have I?

 Me: have I told you how much I love you today?

Austin: No.

Me, as snow is coming down, 10 inches so far: I love you more than the snow that’s on the ground.

Austin: Don’t worry, it will melt in no time.

Monday, January 12, 2026

Free Oreos

 I haven’t played this game for a while, but some things amuse me too much. Austin and I routinely get free Oreo coupons from Kroger. And I routinely give them to the YMCA or the workers at the local post office. BUT apparently I have received a request.