Monthly Archives: January 2009

Keeling

Posted on 1/16/2009 by cheesefairy

I have always thought of myself as someone who maintains an even keel. Calm to the point of maddening the excitables around me. Relaxed so that I might sleep through a rock concert. The flip side is that I have … Continue reading →

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A Round for All My Friends

Posted on 1/15/2009 by cheesefairy

Dudes. I need to know EVERY SINGLE BIRTHDAY for EVERY SINGLE ONE of you. Female readers only, plz. Penises need not apply. Because I am going to buy up the entire stock of “It’s Not the Age, It’s the Attitude!” … Continue reading →

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Revolution

Posted on 1/12/2009 by cheesefairy

My mother asked me on Saturday if I had made any resolutions for the new year. I thought about it, the way I have to think if someone asks me how old my baby is. Which baby? Oh, that one. … Continue reading →

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Marketing Genius Targets Suburban Mother, Scores Direct Hit

Posted on 1/8/2009 by cheesefairy

We gave Trombone a copy of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for Christmas. It’s a bit wordy but he gets the gist and has asked to hear it a few times. I was hoping it … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Paranoia If, Etc.

Posted on 1/7/2009 by cheesefairy

Toddler plays with cluster of ribbons. At some point in the playing, cat eats some ribbon. While toddler naps, cat suddenly starts heaving green, ribbony puke on the floor while I watch in horror, remembering something about cats and ribbon … Continue reading →

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