by Mir | Nov 23, 2009 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience", Offspring: ecstasy and agony, Oh look! Something furry!!
The parentals are here for Thanksgiving, and I know that many people find visitors—and in particular, family—stressful, what with the extra bodies and noise and dishes and foibles, but I am generally delighted to have other warm bodies in the house....
by Mir | Nov 20, 2009 | Friends, It's not a regret, it's an "experience"
Once upon a time there was a kind, beautiful, talented, and extremely mentally ill woman who said to a few friends, “Do you know what we need? We need to start one of those group blogs and do a weight loss challenge, because it will keep us accountable and...
by Mir | Nov 19, 2009 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
Thank you for all of the suggestions regarding delicious baked goods. I’m ten pounds heavier, now, having read the comments, but I appreciate it from the bottom of my straining zipper. The meeting Wasn’t, which is to say that we thought it was scheduled...
by Mir | Nov 18, 2009 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
I’m hip-deep in preparations for our next IEP meeting, which I’m told should NOT include some of my brilliant ideas, such as screaming, “You people are inefficient, heartless asses” or suggesting that my child could, in fact, receive a better...
by Mir | Nov 17, 2009 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony, Ottomatic For the People
I’ve made no secret of the fact that I am trying with all of my might to continue to believe in the public school system in this country—and, more importantly, in my current county—but that recent circumstances are making that harder and harder. I...
