It was supposed to be a one-night stand. A couple of decades later, Ilene finds herself lying beside a middle-aged version of that same guy—now sporting a bald spot and nasal strip.This memoir—presented as a collection of essays and cartoons—is the diary of a relationship between a nice Jewish girl from Austin, Texas and an Arab-American, former altar boy from Waco. Together, they’ve negotiated dozens of religious holidays (from both testaments), hundreds of uninspired meals, years of home improvement, along with mental illness, travel, and a mutually agreeable definition of romance. A little more Ricky and Lucy than Romeo and Juliet, the banter of this odd little pairing is a reflection upon relationships for people who’ve been together long enough to want to commit murder.
Casa Weenie began when Ilene Markowitz met and then wed Bill Haddad. After realizing she'd married a cartoon character, Ilene (now Haddad) began sharing comics of conversations she had with her husband, known to fans as Mr. Weenie. A little more Ricky and Lucy than Romeo and Juliet, the banter of this little offshoot of the United Nations makes for a comedic reflection on married life.
