A set of windup chattering teeth

File this under “one more reason I can’t go to sleep tonight.”

Googly eyes used to be (well, still are) those fun little stick-on eyes that come with craft supplies for kids. Now we immediately think of Kash Patel. I like the plastic googly eyes a whole lot better.

I feel seen 🥰. Cat, couch, book.

Congratulations!! He’ll be wonderful. My tuxedo cat Waffles says 👋🏼 hello.

Odd headline in the WSJ. Is she cooking . . . herself??

Condolences to you on the loss of Grundy. Computer assistance from your best dog is a precious thing.

Or, if no spouse, just sit still for awhile. It’s good for you.

I miss my ❤️ dog, Jack Black (my younger daughter named him during her preteen School of Rock phase). Jack was 1/2 Chihuahua and 1/2 total mystery. I always made sure to get him a puppy cut before the worst of the Texas summer heat set in. Before & after:

♾️ quantities of industrial-strength hairspray

Waffles loves a tuxedo party!

This is the closest these two could get and it’s because they’re sharing a blanket

Here’s one for the potato salad:

Here’s one I thought of:

Just start with “Howdy!” (After a 36-year stint in Texas, I’m allowed.)

Here is my Waffles!

Hope your appointment goes well! I spent this beautiful sunny morning playing basketball with my youngest grandson!

Good night from me and Waffles. I’m signing off from the awful news to read a British mystery novel for a little while.

This describes a large percentage of male/female relationships ⬇️

This woman’s face says it all: How long ‘til I get home and put on sweatpants and a T-shirt??

A book I have read aloud to my daughters countless times and can almost never make it to the end without crying

Love long-haired chihuahuas! My daughter has had two. They are wonderful.

Roz Chast cartoon for The New Yorker

This is the secret to peaceful claw trimming at my house.