by Mir | Jan 10, 2007 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
Chickadee: My name is Kooky. Me: Hello, Kooky. Chickadee: No, wait. My name is— actually, I quite enjoy my real name. Me: That’s wonderful… I enjoy your real name, too. And when I was a kid I hated my name, so I’m especially glad that you like...
by Mir | Jan 9, 2007 | About, It's not a regret, it's an "experience"
Would you like to come to my cocktail party? It is only virtual, which is why you should totally come. An ACTUAL party at my actual HOUSE would involve me being so stressed out that I would need to be serving ativan canapes in order to enjoy myself at all, and I hear...
by Mir | Jan 8, 2007 | Health is overrated
Given that I had Chickadee home from school today (Day Three of Mystery Fever: Just like the other two days!), it was actually pretty productive around here. Work was completed. Dishes were washed. Exercise was… exercised. Yes. I exercised. Day One of the New...
by Mir | Jan 7, 2007 | The Year of Living Changerously
Hello! How was your weekend? Mine was just splendid. It’s not like I wanted to go OUTSIDE or DO ANYTHING this weekend, so it was dandy just the way it was. I truly ENJOYED being trapped inside on the one freakishly warm weekend of the season. With no chocolate....
by Mir | Jan 6, 2007 | Retail Therapy
Anyone who’s known me for any length of time knows that I like to shop. In fact, I think it’s fair to say that I love the shopping in a way that sometimes causes folks to back away from me slowly. I love the thrill of the bargain. I love the chase. Despite...