Category: pets

first world problems: toilet seat

A year ago, my parents gave us a new toilet seat from the Toiletable brand. We didn’t realize we needed a new seat, but they did. It took zero time to recognize that they were correct. This was the toilet seat that solved problems we didn’t know we had with our toilet seat. The new […]

drip, drip, drip

We live in an old house with what is politely known as personality. The long list of things that need simple repairs is low priority when something else is dripping, sparking or overflowing. Except for the occasional lightning strike destroying the a/c or a hail storm destroying the roof and siding, repairs are limited to […]

Overheard this week

“Don’t step on Gimli.” “Gimli ate a feather.” “Don’t let Gimli lick there.” “Gimli pooped in the flowerpot.” “Get Gimli off of the table.” “Gimli is not a girl.” “Let me make the bed, Gimli.” “Heeeere Gimli, Gimli, Gimli.” “Gimli can’t have licorice.” “I can’t when Gimli is asleep on me.”

Hot spot

I don’t run a fever. Ever. I think it’s because my feet act as a refrigerator. Well, they’re normally a fridge, but in the winter, my feet are ice cubes. Frozen feet make getting comfortable enough to sleep next to impossible. Your spouse may promise to love, honor and warm your feet, but that last […]