by Mir | Jun 19, 2012 | Health is overrated, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
I kept thinking that once I knew for sure what was happening, it would be less overwhelming, and then I could say “Hey, here’s the story, I’ve finally unclenched long enough to tell you.” I could sit down and figure out what to tell, how to...
by Mir | Jun 8, 2012 | Health is overrated, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
She says “I can’t, I can’t,” and I keep telling her that she can. And she hates me for it. (I don’t really blame her.) I think “I can’t, I can’t,” but I don’t get to say it out loud. I get to talk to doctors,...
by Mir | Jun 5, 2012 | Friends
I’m feeling all vulnerable and naked and stuff, and even though you were super nice about it (you’re my favorite, have I mentioned?), I feel the need to change the subject. Unfortunately, I’m not all that smart, so I’m going to change the...
by Mir | Jun 4, 2012 | Health is overrated, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
While we were camping and tormenting small dogs with boogie boards, Chickadee was spending a week with her dad. One of the things I shouldn’t say out loud—but will, because I’ve learned by now that everyone in a similar situation feels it, and guilt...
by Mir | Jun 1, 2012 | Oh look! Something furry!!
“You know, I’m just catching some waves, enjoying some time with the family, sneezing for pieces of banana, and the cameras still follow me wherever I go. This isn’t even my good side! And my tail was all tangled! Hmph. I need a drink. Hey, is that...
