by Mir | Apr 24, 2012 | Friends
So I forgot to put that on the list of things I know about girlfriends, but it’s true. I have an old friend from my former, northern life here visiting ever-so-briefly, and she brought her son (who falls between Chickadee and Monkey, age-wise), and last night he...
by Mir | Apr 19, 2012 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience", Ottomatic For the People
[Thank you for the sweet comments yesterday. I’m pleased to report that the day did indeed improve, thank God, and a good time and a massive chocolate-cake-stupor was enjoyed by all yesterday evening. Go make this flourless cake immediately, whether you’re...
by Mir | Apr 18, 2012 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
I have to believe that when we look back—years from now—we will laugh. I have to believe we WILL look back, together, you still you and me still me and the two of us still a we that makes sense and makes us laugh until we gasp for air, until we can no...
by Mir | Apr 17, 2012 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
It’s Tuesday, so I’m going to redirect you to Off Our Chests, this time to confirm what you already knew—I’m a jerk. I’m mean! All of the other parents are cooler than I am! [Aside: Chickadee has one friend who thinks I’m awesome. I...
by Mir | Apr 16, 2012 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience"
A handy guide to Fun and Hilarity for your weekend, if you happen to be me and have lofty plans of how supergreat your weekend is going to be in spite of the fact that you neglect to actually plan it out in any way, shape or form. If you are a beginner, don’t...
