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An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves*

Heather, who often finds herself under the laundry pile, participated in a meme. She didn’t tag anyone. I saw the ball lying there and thought I’d pick it up and run. I don’t want Lifenut to turn into Gretchen’s Big Blog O’ Doom. The answers are honest and not entirely depressing, I swear. Here’s my […]

2005

It is futile to predict what 2006’s Kleexex Index will reveal. I am praying it is limited to lipstick blotting, the occasional mild cold, tears of happiness over the birth of a new niece in April, maybe a wedding, random fabulous news, fireworks, and the opening of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in November, […]

Pierced

Aidan got her ears pierced yesterday.

She was feeling brave, determined, and ready. When she turned eight in July, we told her she had permission to get her ears pierced, but it had to be her decision. She was to let us know when she was ready. Shortly before Christmas, she announced the time […]