The other day the soldier and I were debating something – Politics.

“I’m speaking from a position of knowing,” he said.

“And Iiiiiiiiii am as always, as per my usual, I am speaking from a position of not knowing. My position is based on my ignorance and stupidity,” I said smugly with my head cocked.

He stared with an eyebrow raised and I looked at him blankly.

The next day more debate.

“How do you do it?” I asked. “How do you discuss things like this with one who knows so little?” I challenged.

This is the Saturn Neptune defense by the way. It is impossible to tell if it’s a defense or otherwise and of course it’s effective or I’d not be using it.

Last night he decided to have some Baily’s with some coffee. 90% of the time I would serve him but when I don’t, I don’t so he took off to the kitchen to help himself.

“This bottle is full,” he yelled back at me. “This is a full bottle.”

“Yeah, there is a full bottle in there and another one that’s open. I told you I went to the store,” I yelled back.

“I can’t tell which is which,” he said.

I laughed. “Turn them on their side and see which one sloshes.”

“Oh,” he said. There was a pause. “Ok, I found it,” he yelled, his voice dropping slightly in volume since he had what he wanted.

“Good, I am glad I could help the genius,” I yelled. “Me helping one as genius as you. One would not expect it,” I yelled.

“…. smartass,” he said in a normal voice.

“What? What did you say?” I yelled.

“I was just talkin’ to Dora,” he yelled back.

“Oh yeah, okay good.”