by Mir | Apr 24, 2007 | The Year of Living Changerously
Operation Plan A Little Wedding That’s Not A Big Hairy Deal has officially failed, I think. Today I made a phone call to Ireland, trying to keep the desperation out of my voice, and recited my name and order number and politely pointed out that I ordered...
by Mir | Apr 23, 2007 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony, What do I do all day?
I cannot stop with the goats. Goats, goats, everywhere. My hair is like a flock of goats, and my children, they are like a herd of goats. I was surveying the state of my house this evening and didn’t feel even a little guilty about accusing them of being a herd...
by Mir | Apr 22, 2007 | Ottomatic For the People
For those of you keeping score at home, there are now less than three weeks remaining before The Big Day. (I am referring, of course, to my first manicure in a dozen years. Truly a cause for celebration.) So, after our difficulty securing the desired plane tickets,...
by Mir | Apr 20, 2007 | Ottomatic For the People, The Year of Living Changerously
Houston, we have a marriage license. Tonight we’re poring over bible verses and restaurants and flower options, and although I heartily believe that love is patient and love is kind, I refuse to have 1st Corinthians read during our ceremony. Just because. I...
by Mir | Apr 20, 2007 | My name is Grumplestiltskin
I live at Panera now. As I’m unable to complete my work at home with my COMCASTIC internet (non)service, I’ve decided to just throw in my lot with the baristas and sandwich-makers. It’s gotta beat spending one or two hours every day on the phone with...
