Author Archives: Mrs Odie

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Friendly Pedant; Humble Genius

Haunted Housewife

“One need not be a chamber to be haunted,” wrote Emily Dickinson. Since my teens this poem has made the little hairs on the back of my neck stand up. It is how I have always felt. Haunted. I used … Continue reading

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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

I’m so disappointed the Conrad Murray trial isn’t on today. I’m addicted to detailed medical testimony. I know what you’re thinking: “Who isn’t?” The witness scheduled to testify today had a death in his family, so court is adjourned. Online … Continue reading

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