by Mir | Oct 19, 2004 | Health is overrated
Well, technically, Dr. Atkins is dead. But I figure that I lay claim to making baby Jesus weep so often, and so many regard Atkins as a man of similar stature, and–oh, look, I just made them both cry–anyway, if he was alive, or if he can cry from beyond...
by Mir | Oct 19, 2004 | Irreconcilable Differences, My name is Grumplestiltskin
I’m having a day of retreat, reflection and general penance. I’m sorry that it’s raining today. Monkey is on his first ever school field trip and I’m hoping the excitement of riding the big bus will outweigh the fact that he’s likely to...
by Mir | Oct 18, 2004 | Job? Huh?, My name is Grumplestiltskin, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
It should be impossible to be as cranky as I was, yesterday, for longer than a day. Theoretically, I mean. But as we’ve previously discussed, I am quite gifted. At least when it comes to spectacular bottoming-out of the moods. My funks may modify and adapt here...
by Mir | Oct 17, 2004 | My name is Grumplestiltskin, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
During church Pastor: You know how hard it is when you’re learning to ride a bike? Monkey: Yeah! One time I was riding my bike and my wheel FELL OFF! Mama should FIX THAT! … Pastor: This week marks the beginning of our annual stewardship campaign, so...
by Mir | Oct 16, 2004 | What do I do all day?
What I should’ve done today: Rake leaves, put away the deck furniture, rake leaves, take down the shade cabana thingie on the deck, rake leaves, mow the lawn, and rake leaves. What I ended up doing today, on purpose: Vacuuming the entire house, dusting the first...
