Author Archives: Mrs Odie

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Friendly Pedant; Humble Genius

Pillars of Salt, Pillars of Sand

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Mrs Odie

Shortly after V was born in May of 2009, I was driving in my car and I heard these lyrics: “I used to rule the world/Seas would rise when I gave the word./Now in the morning I sleep alone/Sweep the … Continue reading →

Posted in Confessional Stories of my Past, Parenting, Pure side-splitting comedy, The Bloom Project | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Feathering the nest

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Mrs Odie

In the mommy forums I participate in, I hear about this phenomenon called “nesting.” Apparently, as the birth of a woman’s baby approaches, she has this uncontrollable compulsion to clean and organize and prepare her home for the arrival. What … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays/Commentary, Pregnancy | 5 Comments