Category Archives: Parenting

Viva la Viva

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Mrs Odie

I have a hard time writing about my daughter V. It’s partly a protective instinct and partly fear. I worry that if I describe this child to you, it will be obvious that she is going to be the most … Continue reading →

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Trigger Warning

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Mrs Odie

I have several friends who are in their early twenties. They used to be my students, and they absolutely love calling me by my first name. They all manage to slip my first name into every Facebook post we exchange. … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays/Commentary, Parenting, Television/Film Reviews | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments