by Mir | Dec 17, 2006 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony, Ottomatic For the People
“I think this little girl wants to play, too,” I tell my children. Monkey obediently scoots back to make room, but as the interloper reaches for the toy, Chickadee starts telling her to sit back and watch, she will show her how it works....
by Mir | Dec 15, 2006 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!
One of the things I really like about my parents is that—in spite of my having been a thoroughly obnoxious child, and probably none too winning in various stages of my adulthood, either, come to think of it—they seem to understand two very important...
by Mir | Dec 14, 2006 | My name is Grumplestiltskin
Continuing in their fine tradition of tackling my internet problems with alacrity, today TWO cable repair trucks showed up in my driveway. I was thrilled! I mean, I’m not really clear on why Comcast would be utilizing the buddy system (unless it’s a safety...
by Mir | Dec 13, 2006 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, The Year of Living Changerously, What do I do all day?
So I’ve talked to a few realtors, and today I had the great big Measure Things And Sit Down And Talk About It meeting with the person who I’ll probably have list the house next year. I like him. I get a friendly, honest, capable vibe off of him. And...
by Mir | Dec 12, 2006 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
My daughter’s class is doing their Famous People Project, and each child has to choose a famous figure in history. They then write reports on their subjects, and—on the specified day—dress up as the person they’re featuring and give an oral...
