School Pix

Posted by mimi on Sep 27, 2005 in dish | 0 comments I sent the kidlets off to school in their best, as it is picture day today. DS is stylin’ in his Hawaiian shirt (and rooster tail in the back of his head, I’m sure, despite the gel), while DD is twelve kinds of cute in a green–excuse me, “Frog”–sleeveless scoopneck (and bangs in her face, I’m sure, despite the gel). They’ll both photograph...
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Amazing Disappearing Wife

Posted by mimi on Sep 10, 2005 in dish | 0 comments Today I had the privilege of hauling self out of bed to go back to school for an inservice training. Sometimes inservice is like volunteering to tour the eighth circle of hell, but this morning’s was pretty good. Stuff I can use, even.Since DH and DS were out doing boy things when I called to say I was finished, I hied myself to the mall. Walked. Matched paint samples for my lovely...
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My Husband is a STUD

Posted by mimi on Aug 20, 2005 in dish | 0 comments DH has fulfilled my dearest wish. I will be taking a hot shower very, very soon.The Movies in 15 Minutes version of the remainder of our Home Depot installation saga: ACT I I don’t feel like synopsizing our earlier trauma again. Read this instead. ACT II Friday evening. Chez mimi is on Day Three of the Hot Water Watch.HD Installer: I’m not touching that thing; it has an energy...
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Happy Anniversary to Me!

Posted by mimi on Jul 8, 2005 in dish | 0 comments Ten years today.My youngest sister, who got married last year, asked me for advice on making it last. Not that I’m an expert, but here’s what I told her:Patience, my dear, patience. Plus humor and a shared outlook, and a willingness to overlook (forgive) the little things that drive you nuts. Brains on the same wavelength help, too. It’s work–good work, and satisfying,...
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