Monthly Archives: June 2009

Napoleon’s Childhood Continues

Ana gradually began to warm towards Napoleon. She started having mother-type wishes like “Buy a Toy Chest” and “Teach Napoleon to Talk.” Maybe it’s because the older Napoleon gets, the less likely she is to wake Ana up in the … Continue reading

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At Least Everyone’s Lonely Together

Soon enough, Napoleon ages from a baby to a toddler. The first thing she does as a toddler is express her loneliness. In response, Ana expresses the following sentiment: Tyler has stepped into the role of primary caregiver. Ana will … Continue reading

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Reader Suggestion: Adoption

At the suggestion of a very evil reader, I had Ana and Tyler adopt a baby. Check out the sneer on the adoption agent’s face as she deposits the baby on their living room floor. Even she knows this is … Continue reading

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Tyler: Novelist, Chess Fancier, Jock

When I created Tyler, my idea was that he would be a jock. And so he is: for example, he likes to work out every morning after he wakes up. But he also enjoys reading. Since he seems to like … Continue reading

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Ships In The Night

Tyler and Ana have not spoken to each other in the last 48 hours. Here’s a typical scene: It’s amazing how they manage to live such isolated lives in such a small house. Although I see some hope for their … Continue reading

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Move-In Day

How very exciting, it’s Ana and Tyler’s first day together! As soon as they set foot on the front lawn of their two bedroom shotgun style home, Ana struck up a conversation about current events and the demise of print … Continue reading

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Welcome to the story of the Splines!

The Splines are a mis-matched couple with no prior relationship. Will they find happiness together, or bicker endlessly? Honestly, I have no idea! Ana Spline is a hip, artistic computer whiz with no sense of humor. Also, she’s evil. Tyler … Continue reading

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