by Mir | Jul 2, 2013 | Aspi(e)rations/AD(D)orations
Monkey is home again! You may not know this, but I really, really like that kid. He’s swell. He’s also funny and extremely good-looking (in my completely unbiased opinion, of course). And I have a real weakness for humans who used to live inside my body....
by Mir | Jul 1, 2013 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience", Ottomatic For the People
I remember when I first moved to Georgia and became acquainted with the fresh hell that is the palmetto bug (motto: we’re too genteel to admit we’re roaches!), at some point as I sat huddled in a corner, rocking back and forth and trying to find my happy...
by Mir | Jun 27, 2013 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
One of my favorite parts of our visit with Kira—and please brace yourself for hysterical laughter from her when I say this—is that her 4-year-old doesn’t sleep. Mind you, Kira has nothing but my most heartfelt sympathy that she has been blessed with...
by Mir | Jun 26, 2013 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
Given the news that’s coming out of the Supreme Court today, this feels kind of selfish and unimportant, in comparison, but… well, I’m thinking no one wants to see my victory dance or hear my scintillating commentary (mostly consisting of,...
by Mir | Jun 25, 2013 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony, Oh look! Something furry!!
I was having trouble coming up with a good way of expressing it that didn’t sound trite, I guess. Ebb and flow! Sunrise, sunset! One step forward, two steps back! The course of true love and/or parenting never did run smooth! But, you know. There’s only so...
