A Conversation With My Husband

Me: "Did you already turn off the pilot light on the heater?"

Him: "Yeah, last week."

"Shoot. Well, I guess I'll just put that log on the fire."

"It's really not that cold in here. Put on a long-sleeve shirt."

"That's an idea. Or I could put a log on the fire."

"We don't need a log on the fire. Just go put on a heavier shirt."

"I suppose I could put on a heavier shirt. Or, IF I WANT TO, I could put a log on the fire. Since I'm pretty sure I can make that choice for myself."

"Oh, fine. Whatever. I suppose the next thing you're going to want is the right to vote."