Author Archives: Mrs Odie

About Mrs Odie

Friendly Pedant; Humble Genius

The Glib Martyr

I was looking forward to my vacation too dearly. Too sweetly. My mom fell and broke her ankle and needed surgery. Now, my mom and I, we’re like Shirley McClaine and Meryl Streep in “Postcards from the Edge” only without … Continue reading

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One week from today, I’ll be on vacation

And I’ll tell you everything. I’ll tell you about how I’ve struggled to be a teacher, a mom, a wife, a writer, and a cast-iron bitch. Well, that last one comes pretty naturally. Ask anyone.  Hang in there. I haven’t … Continue reading

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