Ask This Old Spouse

As you probably know, there is a very popular program on public television called Ask This Old House. In case you're not familiar with it, various experts in home repair and renovation receive emails and letters asking for their help and advice. When an interesting enough problem comes to their attention, they pack up their utility trailer with the appropriate tools and materials, and pay the lucky homeowners a visit. During the visit, they quickly and handily solve the homeowners' problems.

That started me thinking about the various problems that married couples encounter, along their way to marital bliss. I thought "why not start a program called Ask This Old Spouse?". In this case, I could be the "old spouse" with all the answers. I would be beseiged with emails and letters, asking for my vast store of wisdom on how to be a good spouse. I'd hop in my little vehicle and head over to solve their problems. Of couse, since I've been married 32 years, I would have all the answers.

Then, my wife called down the stairs to me. Oh well, the title was "catchy" anyway.