Author Archives: Mrs Odie

About Mrs Odie

Friendly Pedant; Humble Genius

The Shelter of Memory

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Mrs Odie

I can’t sleep. Four years ago at this moment, I got out of bed because I couldn’t get comfortable. My back was in agony, but I was too gigantically pregnant to want to get out of bed for Tylenol. I … Continue reading →

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Houseguests and Fish

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Mrs Odie

All you have to say to another mother and wife is “I have the in-laws this weekend,” and all is understood. In conversation with a friend and colleague, I found out how lucky I am that my mother-in-law doesn’t live … Continue reading →

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