by Mir | Sep 7, 2012 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!
Well, I had my wallow. It was deep and wide and dark and there’s a certain comfort in just opting out for a while. It’s not sustainable, though, because eventually I have to pack lunches and help with homework and say something to my husband other than...
by Mir | Sep 5, 2012 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience"
Thank you for yesterday—for the recipes, for the lack of judgment when I admitted how very low I had somehow managed to sink, for the encouragement. I remain grateful for all of you. I now have a new subfolder in my recipes folder, called Sweet Potato Riot. This...
by Mir | Sep 4, 2012 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, My name is Grumplestiltskin
We had a meeting over the phone with Chickadee’s “treatment team” (and I use that term loosely) last week, during which I’m pretty sure my head exploded. In the aftermath I had a small tantrum and then returned to all of the things I’m...
by Mir | Aug 31, 2012 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, Ottomatic For the People
This week has, in a word, sucked. Oh, I know, this entire year has sucked, but this week sucked even compared to the rest, which is saying something. Tensions are running high and faith is being tested. Today Otto got up before me and made coffee. I know this because...
by Mir | Aug 30, 2012 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
I think I mentioned that Monkey is taking a couple of virtual school classes this semester, and as part of filling out the hospital/homebound paperwork for Chickadee it was suggested that she do so, as well. (Translation: Oh, we are legally obligated to send a teacher...
