Category Archives: Essays/Commentary

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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Upon the Eve of my last free Monday

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Mrs Odie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVNHcob3oJg Some bloggers have their “Chesters.” Call them “minions,” “sock puppets,” “WKers,” or “fangirls.” They take it upon themselves to defend the honor  of their “Spike” (or honour if their mistress is from the UK or just a pretentious git). If Spike … Continue reading →

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