…actually, why not?
Have you ever broken a bone?
Agent: Boss?
Boss: What is it this time.
Agent: Grey’s Anatomy, sir.
Boss: What?
Agent: New code, sir. For when it gets biological.
Boss: Did Wilford think that up?
Agent: It seems so, sir.
Boss: Naturally. Contact Mission Control.
Agent: Yes, sir.
#monday
How do you balance work and home life?
In the Year of our Lord 2025
One Work to Make the Money
Only enough to Stay Alive
More Work to Make some Money
Not enough to Live or Thrive
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Balance? What Balance?
To a lot of people, Home Life is Work after Work:
You come home after a long day at The Job,
And you need to cook because hungry
And you need to clean because good Lord: laundry.
For cooking and cleaning to actually happen, you need to shop.
Have you gone shopping?
And did you get everything you needed?
One of you or both of you forgot the canned tomatoes and the detergent. Again.
And then there’s the laundry.
Always the laundry.
And then there’s the dishes.
Always the dishes.
Someone needs to strip the bed.
Someone needs to clean the bathroom.
Someone needs to wipe the floors.
Someone needs to go and vacuum.
One of you or both you forgot to put the bins out. Again.
If you have children that’s a whole other body of work right there:
From bathing and bedtime to extracurriculars and homework, there is Work to Be Done.
The Children need Raising.
The Children need Tending
The Children need Minding.
The Children need Care.
All while making sure their bodies stay healthy
And their brains don’t get scrambled
And their souls don’t get eaten by Whoever Online.
Also quality time.
Also weekend activities.
Also family visits.
Also birthdays, holidays, vacations.
One of you or both of you forgot to schedule that appointment. Again.
The Children need Raising.
The Children need Tending
The Children need Minding.
The Children need Care.
Oh, and they need clothes. And shoes.
And all of those clothes and shoes need to be season appropriate.
By the way, they keep on growing.
They need new clothes. Again.
They need new shoes. Again.
And there’s this thing called fashion.
Have you gone shopping?
And did you get everything you needed?
One of you or both of you got the wrong t-shirt. Again.
Someone needs to strip the bed.
Someone needs to clean the bathroom.
Someone needs to wipe the floors.
Someone needs to go and vacuum.
And then there’s the laundry.
Always the laundry.
And then there’s the dishes.
Always the dishes.
Also quality time.
Also weekend activities.
Also family visits.
Also DIY, Repairs, The Garden.
One of you or both of you just got sick. Again.
Sleep? Isn’t happening
Peace? Isn’t happening
Quiet? Isn’t happening.
Get well. Now.
Someone needs to strip the bed.
Someone needs to clean the bathroom.
Someone needs to wipe the floors.
Someone needs to go and vacuum.
And then there’s the laundry.
Always the laundry.
And then there’s the dishes.
Always the dishes.
Always the laundry.
Always the dishes.
Always the laundry.
Always the dishes.
©2025 threegoodwords
What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today?
So, this sweatshirt here is vintage turn-of-the-century. Very comfortable. Very durable. You see these fibres? They were built to last. Have a look. Feel that? This sweatshirt has been washed a gajillion times and it’s still fantastic quality. Amazing, right?
Yeah, they don’t make them like this anymore.
#retro #friday
Are you a leader or a follower?
Say that again. No, no, no, if you’re so bold to say that mess out loud, you can stand right there and repeat what you just said. Let everybody hear it. Go on. Say it with your chest. Louder. There ya go. Wasn’t so hard now, was it. Ok. Ok. What do you think. I want your opinion, kid. What do you think I am. I am standing right here, boy, no need to look around. They don’t know, forget them. But you know, big man, don’t you. What am I. A what? A leader? Imagine that. A leader. A leader. And what do you call leaders? Speak up! Sir, exactly. There. Everybody hear that? Sir. See, we all learned something today. Now, stop wasting my time and get back out there. That’s right. Right on that green grass. Mr. Marley’s been keepin’ it healthy for us, hasn’t he. Say thank you to Mr. Marley. See, manners. Now get out. You need me to write you a letter? Move. Move! Move! You, too, Davy, get outta here.
© 2025 threegoodwords
List your top 5 favorite fruits.
Agent: Boss, they’re doing it again!
Boss: What are they asking this time?
Agent: Fruits, boss. Five of them.
Boss: Call Mission Control. This is getting out of hand.
#humpday
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