Thursday 5 October 2023: “Have you written anything?”

Him: “Who’s the musician in the house?” Me: “That’s my husband.” Him: “What do you do?” Me: “I’m a writer.” Him: “Really? Have you written anything?” [beat] Me: “What do you do?” Him: “I’m a building inspector.” Me: “Really? Have you inspected any buildings?” Him: [nervous laughter] Me: [Smiles sweetly] And that, folks, is how my day started yesterday. Honestly,...