Author Archives: Mrs Odie

About Mrs Odie

Friendly Pedant; Humble Genius

Mommies in Melancholia

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Mrs Odie

The latest trend in Mommy Blogging appears to be confessing to your mental illness. Anxiety and depression are the new “Aden and Anais” must-have muslin swaddle blankets. We’re wrapping ourselves in terror testimonials and Klonopin confessions instead of adorable pastel … Continue reading →

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Balance.

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Mrs Odie

The worst part about being a teacher is grading papers. At first, I thought it would be fun. When I was a kid, I loved playing teacher, or sitting at my dad’s desk at the newsroom and playing journalist. During … Continue reading →

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