Month: September 2013
Preparing for University
“No, what I’m mad about is that you knew I’d say yes. Still, you make me get all dressed up and drag me out here–” “I didn’t… Read more “Preparing for University”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: Epilogue or, Bjorn Won’t Get off the Stage
I don’t know what it is about this guy, honestly. Partly, I guess, it’s that I work him so hard during the week, and he’s done so… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: Epilogue or, Bjorn Won’t Get off the Stage”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: A Real Party, a First Heir, and the World’s Worst Parents
I’ve felt bad about how the most Bjorn and Magnolia’s kids get for a party is one or two people standing around the kitchen praying the cake… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: A Real Party, a First Heir, and the World’s Worst Parents”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: No Botany
Magnolia went into labor at home for a change. No gym, no diner. No wild-eyed policemen. Just, you know, Bjorn. “Mm-hmm. Tell me again what a Genius… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: No Botany”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: Bjorn’s Promotion
Bjorn is very proud to be Sunset Valley’s newest Weatherman. “At last I wear the blue sports coat of honor.” His daughter, however, is mortified. “If one… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: Bjorn’s Promotion”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: What About Prom, Acacia?
Acacia? You don’t look so hot. I mean, no! Your dress is great–your hair is perfect–but . . . are you sure you’re feeling all right? “I’m… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: What About Prom, Acacia?”
Aside: Sometimes Shorter, Sometimes Longer
As I mentioned in comments, I had intended to move to a weekly (in game time, obviously) recap format for most of the storytelling here. I mean,… Read more “Aside: Sometimes Shorter, Sometimes Longer”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: Magnolia’s Mid-Life Crisis Journal
Day 24: I have to tell you, diary, I was feeling all right about this bday until that child at the elixir store started laughing at me.… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: Magnolia’s Mid-Life Crisis Journal”
Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: Bjorn’s Midlife Crisis Journal
Day 25: Happy birthday to Bjorn! Happy Birthday to Bjorn! Happy–oh, what is the point. Day 26: Lately I do not even know what is my life.… Read more “Mother Nature Challenge, Generation Zero: Bjorn’s Midlife Crisis Journal”