Category Archives: Essays/Commentary

And indeed there will be time.

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Mrs Odie

It’s spring break, bitches. Yesterday I saw a wonderful play written by a woman who worked with my father in television when I was a kid. I’ll call her Evelyn. I haven’t seen Evelyn in almost 30 years. Embarrassed and … Continue reading →

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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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