I married a nerd.
So my husband (The Handsome Linguist) called today. HL: Molly, I have something to ask you. You know I'm a dork right? Me: Yeah. HL: Well . . . would it be OK if I bought a starter kit of Magic: The...
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My husband looked at me over dinner last night and said, in all seriousness,"I think that, given the proper training, I'd be a pretty good cage fighter."
View ArticleAs if you didn't know that I'm a freak
A few years ago, before I got married and before I became a government drone, I had a job in customer service (note to self: NEVER AGAIN. But that begets a post in and of itself, while this post is a...
View ArticleOn Three Years of Wedded Bliss
110 apologies for having kept you waiting so long for a post, friends. The truth is, I spent a few lovely days in beautiful Blue Earth County, Minnesota (with a quick trip up to my hometown in the...
View ArticleRemember my husband?
Remember what a giant nerd he is? I have further evidence. After watching an episode of "Smallville" the other night, he used the words "Superman," "mythos," and "vis-à-vis" all in one sentence. Wow....
View ArticleOverheard last night at the Wogger home during a "Smallville" commercial break
Hal: You know what we should do? We should adopt an alien baby and it can grow up to be Superman!Molly: Yeah. That sounds good. Show continues. Next commercial break: Hal: Seriously though. I wonder...
View ArticleA late addition to the Engagement Ring Fashion Show
(Incredibly long post ahead – skip to the bottom if you just want to see the rock) I've been meaning to tell the story of how Hal and I met for a long time, and this provided the perfect opportunity. I...
View ArticleJust another Saturday with the Woggers
Hal: Molly, I really need to learn how to use a gun. Me: OK. Hal: Wanna know why? Me: Why? Hal: Avian flu. Me: Oh, Christ. Hal: You've seen "The Stand" miniseries!
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Me: Wow. The high is only 47 today* - rainy and windy, with wind gusts up to 50 mph. Hal: What the hell is going on with the weather? Seriously, what is this? Me: No idea, dear. Hal: I know what it...
View ArticleEvery Day is an Adventure
I’ve given you examples before of how my husband will suddenly say, in all seriousness, the mostbafflingthings I’ve ever heard. Some of my favorites that I haven’t mentioned before include his telling...
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