by Mir | Sep 15, 2011 | My name is Grumplestiltskin, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
There is a list of things I carry around in my head, and I may not refer to it or think of it all that often, but it is labeled, “Things I Will Never Do As A Parent Because It Bugged The Everlovin’ CRAP Out Of Me When My Parents Did It.” (Sorry, Mom...
by Mir | Sep 14, 2011 | Aspi(e)rations/AD(D)orations, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
One of the things we were asked, upon enrolling Monkey at Hippie School, was if we would be willing to come in do little presentations to the group on our work. I assume this is a standard question, but because Otto and I are super fantastic (and, okay, FINE, because...
by Mir | Sep 13, 2011 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience", Job? Huh?
My site issues continue apace, as I’m sure you’ve noticed. Apparently there are people who just sit around attacking web servers for… fun? And my hosting provider says I’ve now been under attack for about a week, and they’re doing their...
by Mir | Sep 12, 2011 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, Ottomatic For the People
When you think about it, Otto’s got a pretty tough row to hoe when it comes to our family. Despite my efforts, sometimes I’m sure it just can’t help but feel like three against one. The kids and I were a unit for a long time before Otto joined us,...
by Mir | Sep 11, 2011 | Oh look! Something furry!!
I think the various tributes and remembrances and “never forget”s and such that are all over the ‘net today are good and important and needed, but I just can’t. Call me a delicate flower, call me cold or shallow or whatever, some things are too...
