Author Archives: Mrs Odie

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Friendly Pedant; Humble Genius

My Terrible, Terrific Toddler

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Mrs Odie

I’m sitting in my favorite chair with a hot water bottle on the back of my neck. There is an angry muscle in there. It’s been bothering me since Friday morning.  Friday was the first of five days of state … Continue reading →

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Saturday morning musings

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Mrs Odie

Potential is a bullshit word. No one knows what anyone’s “potential” is, nor if they are working up to it or falling short of it. I hear this at work all the time. “He isn’t working up to his potential.” … Continue reading →

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