Jan 27, 2023
What writers do when they’re supposed to be writing. A little
too much volunteering. Ten dollar a dozen eggs, and the machine
that will not cook them. Marci plans for a wedding. Dining near the
Grand Canyon, or, Door Dash by donkey.
Jan 22, 2023
Marci's mountain is under two feet of snow. Turi faces “that person on your community chat group who wants to make trouble”. You have one, right? “The Banshees of Inisherin”, or why you do not want a miniature donkey. Marci falls out of her chair—again, and she gets a strange solicitation.
Jan 17, 2023
Marci’s yard has unwanted bovine guests. Turi is collecting great customer service quotes. Spam phone calls and puppies—what they have in common.
Jan 13, 2023
There’s no time you dislike your houseguests more than when you clean up after they leave. No good deed goes unpunished—the time Turi’s guest left her with a disgusting reminder of his stay. Wax paper—yes, one can argue about it. We pick at our food, and on the restaurant on which the movie “The Menu” may...
Jan 11, 2023
Pretending you are not nervous is stressful. Weather gratitude—it can be for weird stuff. Overconfidence, or, do not fix this yourself, no matter what your other parent says. Turi’s pessimism is vindicated, with visual aids. Why there are such things as professionals. Thank you, “New York Times”, for helping us...