by Mir | Apr 24, 2008 | Growing, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
Things have been a tiny bit tense around here lately; I don’t suppose you’ve noticed. To say we’ve all been a little stressed out would not be inaccurate. And while I can’t speak for the kids, obviously, I know that I personally feel a lot more...
by Mir | Apr 23, 2008 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience"
Back when I was Jewish—you knew I was raised Jewish, right? Before I broke my family’s collective heart and became a Christian?—I got to go to Hebrew School and hear all about the story behind Hanukkah every year. If you’re not Jewish, you...
by Mir | Apr 22, 2008 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
Mom. MOOOOOOOOOM! Did you write a mushy post about me? REALLY? DID YOU? Because 10 is not interested in your mushy-gooshy love. How EMBARRASSING. Why are you always embarrassing me?? GOD. Clearly we need to go over the rules again. And just to drive the point home,...
by Mir | Apr 21, 2008 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, It's not a regret, it's an "experience"
Because it wasn’t exciting enough to go to the movies on Friday afternoon, followed by a gala here at the house, followed by a sleepover Friday night, followed by some serious time spent down at the pond welcoming Spring (via the time-honored tradition of...
by Mir | Apr 19, 2008 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!
Friends, Readers, Bloggyfolk: I apologize for the delay in bringing you both the status update and the scientific results for which you have so patiently waited. We realize that some of you—we’re not naming any names, but consider investing in a hobby, is...