Chat with Deb—Falloweenmas Catalogs

Oh good, something that isn’t political crap! (Wait, did I just say that about junk mail?)

Created by Microsoft Bing Image Creator: “cartoon of junk mail catalogs piled up on a table” (no, I don’t know where the calculators and pencils came from)

Deb and I amuse ourselves with catalogs we get in the mail. It’s just past the autumnal equinox, and so of course we’re getting Christmas catalogs already. We like the mugs and t-shirt slogans best, though.

DEB: “Misery loves company, but so does Joy. And Joy throws better parties.” And yet, how often do we get invited?

ME: We’d have trouble with the hostess gift, luv. “Dogtrovert (noun): A person who would rather spend time with dogs than people.” Okay, the last five times we went hiking in the park we met, what, like a dozen people? And we only learned the name of the dog.

DEB: Scout was special, honey, he liked us! “I’VE LOST MY MIND. I’m pretty sure the kids took it.” That’s not a shirt for an aunt or uncle, that’s a parent.

ME: Apparently. “My plants are rooting for me.” Well, yes, after I’ve added that growth stuff to their pots.

DEB: Still counts, Jackster. “Please be patient. I’m from the 1900s.” Oh good, I’m not the only one who feels that way.

ME: There was a meme on Facebook where an adult told a kid he was born in 1980, and the kid said, “YOU ARE NOT! Years start with…