husband and wife - Noah's Archipelago

Spice Up Your Life Day

February 16, 2024February 17, 2024 by Pyra Draculea

Noah's spicy pork chops set Ruth's mouth on fire.

Noah’s motto when it comes to hot sauce? “Too much ain’t enough.”

To Love, Honor, and Annoy

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 by Pyra Draculea

Noah and Ruth discuss whether or not it's his job to annoy her.

Noah is an expert in the fine art of wife annoyance… but whether he considers it more of a duty or a privilege is anyone’s guess.

Paper Bag Valentine’s

February 14, 2024 by Pyra Draculea

Ursula wears a paper bag over her head to hide from Noah wearing a giant heart to her school.

Noah never met a silly costume or a holiday he didn’t embrace whole-heartedly… much to Ursula’s chagrin.

Still, the paper bag is a bit unnecessary, as we can be sure that all her school friends know Noah’s her dad by now.

One More Time, with Feeling!

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 by Pyra Draculea

Noah continues to pester Ruth to like her least favorite U2 songs.

At this point these two aren’t even arguing about the songs anymore, it’s about stupid primate dominance games.

Pride in the Name of Ruth

February 12, 2024February 10, 2024 by Pyra Draculea

If Ruth doesn't like the biggest U2 songs, she's just not trying hard enough.

You’d think Noah would have noticed this tactic not getting his desired results as often as he likes…

Ruth’s Dirty Little Prideful Secret

February 8, 2024February 9, 2024 by Pyra Draculea

Under pressure from Noah to spill the beans, Ruth blurts out that she hates two of the most iconic U2 hits.

Really, Ruth? How does someone with young children not know of the existence of “Baby Shark”?

Et Tu, Ruth?

February 8, 2024February 7, 2024 by Pyra Draculea

Noah complains about his mother's secret-keeping to Ruth, who quickly regrets weighing in on the matter.

Noah wants to know if Ruth has secrets he doesn’t know… and maybe he doesn’t want to know, but he does.

Last Year’s Art Gallery Field Trip

February 5, 2024February 27, 2023 by Pyra Draculea

Ursula's teacher, Beryl Fardemar, and Ruth are in the teachers' lounge on their coffee break. Beryl looks anxious and says, "So our field trip to the art gallery is Friday." Ruth replies, "My condolences." Beryl continues, "I heard your husband made a fool of himself last year." Ruth answers, "Noah insists otherwise." Beryl looks confused and asks, "Didn't he do an interpretive dance?" Ruth looks off to the side and says, "It looked more like a seizure, but sure." Alarmed, Beryl mutters to herself, "Dear Lord..." while Ruth shrugs and says, "Look on the bright side: unlike last year, I won't be there, so he won't be on his worst behavior." We see Ruth's memory of part of last year's trip, in which a laughing Noah lies on his back on one of the sculpture platforms with one leg up in the air and calls out to a pregnant Ruth, "Hey Ruth! Draw me like one of your French guys!" Ruth is mortified and covers her face in her hands while Ursula asks, "Mommy, what's Daddy talking about?"

I think I got the allusion to the Titanic movie rather close. It’s a wonder the Art Gallery hasn’t banned Noah for his antics there, but then again he does help with fundraising for the gallery and the museum and is somewhat of a local D list micro-celebrity, sorta.