by Mir | Jul 13, 2005 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
I have spoken here, more than once, about how important I believe it is for kids to have structure and stability and routine. Particularly for my, uh, “challenging” child, who oftentimes acts out when her expectations are disrupted. So it made perfect...
by Mir | Jul 12, 2005 | Job? Huh?
One of the problems with, you know, having a job in a place where there are ultimately some sort of customers, is that–sooner or later–if you’re an intolerant snob (such as myself), you will eventually arrive at the inescapable conclusion that People...
by Mir | Jul 11, 2005 | Irreconcilable Differences
Loyal readers may have noticed I haven’t blogged about my ex in quite a while. Did you happen to wonder why that is? Maybe he’s been so horrible, it was too embarrassing to even consider writing about his antics. Maybe he’s just sort of faded back...
by Mir | Jul 10, 2005 | What do I do all day?
I was ready, today, for life to Get Back To Normal. So I guess it should come as a surprise to no one that–after tucking the kids into bed, prepping the backpacks and lunchbags for camp tomorrow–I headed out to the deck. To throw large hunks of flesh onto...
by Mir | Jul 8, 2005 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience"
The attacks on London yesterday–combined with several days in a row of grey, rainy days–have left me melancholy. I had a post for yesterday, yes. What do you say that can matter on a day when so many people are senselessly injured or killed? The only...
