by Mir | Dec 2, 2004 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!
Huh. Nearly noon, and I am still unemployed. I know, I know… I’m shocked, too. Well. Maybe I’ll give them a little more time. In other news–beware the Apocalypse! Because it’s upon us, I tell you! How many signs of the Apocalypse are...
by Mir | Dec 1, 2004 | Job? Huh?
A company posts a job opening that says, “We challenge you to separate yourself from the pack – make it impossible for us not to consider you for this position!” They’re probably figuring people will extol their industry virtues and share their...
by Mir | Dec 1, 2004 | My name is Grumplestiltskin
Some days are flawless, seamless; every need is met, unexpected joys abound, and the minutes and hours flow effortlessly as you luxuriate in the blessing that is life. Some days are dark and rainy and cranky; everyone grumps at everyone else, an unexpected bill for...
by Mir | Nov 30, 2004 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!
It is a crisp winter’s day. Christmas is in the air! You approach your mailbox and open it, dreading the inevitable slew of bills and junk mail. But wait! What’s this? An envelope addressed in actual handwriting, with a return address from Casa Mir....
by Mir | Nov 29, 2004 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
Chickadee finally managed to get that darn tooth out, today. She fairly flew off the bus this afternoon, grimy tooth clutched triumphantly in her hand, big hole in her smile with the tip of her tongue poking through. (After dinner discovery: even a large front tooth...
