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Advanced Warning

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Mrs Odie

I had to clown Judd Apatow on Twitter when he bragged that he had an “advanced DVD” of a George Harrison documentary. I asked him if the advanced DVD was only for really smart people. I know he meant “advance” … Continue reading →

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Blocked Channels

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Mrs Odie

I feel blocked. Not just creatively, but physically. I have an 11 week baby who hates to be put down. I can put her in a carrier, but then I can’t bend over and pick things up, so inevitably, I drop … Continue reading →

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