#160 — Space Invaders

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Right after our honeymoon, my wife moved into my apartment. In theory I was in favor of living under the same roof with my new bride; in practice dividing up the living space required extensive negotiations that continue to this day. Part of the problem was the apartment itself.

In terms of roominess, it compared well to a BMW sedan, but lacked the amenities or maneuverability. The bathroom offered a toilet, sink, and tub which had been designed for the munchkins of Oz. The bedroom offered space for a bed or dresser, but not both. The living/dining/entry room had the benefit of being so small it made our thirteen-inch television look like an IMAX screen. The kitchen was adequate so long as you were content to cook a one-pot, one-course meal.

Still, I’d managed to settle in and had found places for my few possessions. Then my beloved moved in … along with all of her stuff. Things I didn’t recognize started turning up in places I didn’t expect.

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Notes:

• First of all, there’s a logical inconsistency in this episode.  Did you notice?  Here at Short Cummings Audio, we strive to produce the highest quality audio humor.  Sadly, occasional mistakes do slip through.  We apologize if this caused you distress, confusion, or made you doubt your sanity.  Rest assured that the individual responsible for this reprehensible error will be found and dealt with appropriately.
• My thanks to Jeffrey Hite (http://greathites.blogspot.com) for his hilarious audio feedback.
• Speaking of feedback, I appreciated Andrew Hackard’s comment about the poignant ending of the episode Twenty (Thousand) Questions.  Andrew has a very cool job.  You can learn more about what he does at http://www.worldofmunchkin.com/
• Also, it was nice meeting Gail Carriger this week.  You can learn more about Gail and her forthcoming book at http://www.gailcarriger.com