by Mir | Apr 18, 2008 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
Dear Chickadee, When you turned 10, I was dumb enough to ask the internet for their thoughts on bringing food into the movies, which—let’s face it—we have always done because we are a family of hoodlums. After receiving more comments on that post...
by Mir | Apr 17, 2008 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, Ottomatic For the People
I’m afraid I need to interrupt Love Thursday to bring you a much more pressing matter. (Pssst! Do not fret! I am likely to give you Love Friday, instead.) Otto and I are having a small disagreement. I would like some input on our dilemma, and to make it fair I...
by Mir | Apr 16, 2008 | Health is overrated, It's not a regret, it's an "experience"
Hey, the GOOD news is that I don’t have any cavities! That’s due to my patented method of brushing often, never flossing, and having good genes. (I should totally write a book. “You Too Can Have Pretty Strong Teeth, Unless You Don’t, In Which...
by Mir | Apr 15, 2008 | My name is Grumplestiltskin
Lord, I need more strength this morning than my one allotted breakfast cup of coffee is likely to impart. Be with me, please, and help me not to hurt anyone or grump overly at those who do not deserve my wrath. Indeed, help me to be kind even to those who honestly...
by Mir | Apr 14, 2008 | Ottomatic For the People
Otto had a “work thing” this weekend, and by that I mean that I said goodbye to him on Thursday morning and other than the occasional in-the-wee-hours mumble of “what time is it? did you just get home?” we didn’t see each other again...