That’s what I do! I tell my partner he’s a good pupper. I tell my dog he’s a tiny asshole. Both are true.

Partner’s allowed to use any terms of endearment that would apply to our dog without them being read as gendered, on the theory that brain wires get crossed and I’m happy to be in the same love-nickname-category as the pup.

I have an uncommon birth name. My only known name doppelganger has a high prestige job and has started over taking me in search results. I’m happy to finally be a bit less Google-able.

Borrowing accessories is fine, though.

I’ve seen some cute temporary tattoos meant for fingers. You could also get a silicone ring and see if you could transfer to chewing that. (I tried a silicone bracelet, but hated typing while wearing it)

I never got into HP, but I could see having a tattoo I’m happy with in 20 years. I’m leaning towards some sort of cute critter on my wrist, right where I bite when I get overwhelmed. I’ve tried temporary tattoos there and they help break that cycle: I don’t want to bite a tiny dino or whatever. (Obligatory Yes, I have a therapist, no, this doesn’t come up that often. )

LPT: if you ever get wasps in your house you can use the extension hose on your vacuum cleaner to suck them up. The hose extension means you don’t have to get close to them.

(I’m fine with them outside as long as they don’t nest on my balcony, but inside is a problem.)

My partner’s the tasty one in the relationship. I don’t wear lotion or anything, he just isn’t into my flavor :(

other hair may also be licked—my dog is really into beards and eyebrows. He also tries to get into ear canals. For him, though, you just need to wash off the tasty, tasty face oils. Then he gives a single lick and walks off in disappointment.

Date balder men.

I swapped to Kagi this month. It’s refreshing. I’ll probably end up on the $10/month plan. They also have a library pilot program I’m trying to get my academic library to look into.