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She who shirks her work and plays Must work harder other days.

One day last week the school’s secretary called me up at about 10:30 a.m. to ask why my son was absent. “No,” I said, instantly terrified. “He went to school!” The secretary immediately put me on hold and started looking … Continue reading →

I just got word that the father of my closest childhood friend died earlier this week. He was a good man and a good father. I’m crushed by the news. I can’t even begin to imagine how his very large, … Continue reading →

Things I’ve learned about bedbugs: Bedbugs are the result of unfortunate circumstance. Cleanliness is not a factor. Social standing is not a factor. Anyone can get them. Any place can become infested. So don’t judge people for having bedbugs, and … Continue reading →

Our vacation was officially ruined. It’s not just that being eaten by bedbugs is unpleasant. It is, and we got little sleep as a result. The biggest problem is that bedbugs love to travel, and you don’t want to spread … Continue reading →

Our days have been randomly punctuated by the eerie yip-yips and howls of coyotes. It sounds like a whole kennel of puppies have taken up residence directly behind our house. If I open the door and step outside, they stop … Continue reading →

Berries ripen with maddening slowness!

Dear People of the World, For the record, I am tolerant, but I am not nonjudgmental. As far as I’m concerned, you can do anything you like as long as you obey the law and don’t step on the rights … Continue reading →

I don’t really think that a terrible fate will ensue if I say something jinxy. Still, if I say something jinxy, I will try to find some wood to knock on. If I find it, I’ll knock on it and … Continue reading →