September 25th, 2008
Breaking news bulletin (that I’m just getting around to posting):
Shimmer the Bulimic Fish passed away (last week). Currently, the San Diego Mommasons are pondering life, death, and whether Fish Heaven is an ocean or just a giant fishbowl (which would suck enormous tasteless fish flakes for Shimmer the Bulimic Fish).
There’s a lot of existential angst floating around here this past week. Also occasional bursting into tears. And death scenarios like “Maybe a burglar broke in and killed Shimmer.” And questions I don’t know how to answer properly.
More soon.
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On September 25th, 2008, matteroffactmommy said:
sad news. and very timely! ;) which reminds me - i should get around to posting about how my daughter said her first complete sentence. 3 weeks ago.
i’m sure Shimmer is looking out at you lovingly from Fishbowl Heaven.
On September 25th, 2008, Kizz said:
OK, I can handle all the regular tough death questions but the burglar one? GAH! I just don’t know what to do with that. “Uh…maybe….but, I don’t think so.” That’s just not helpful.
Good luck. Sorry about your pretty fish.
On September 25th, 2008, vodkamom said:
“Don’t take life too seriously. NO one gets out alive. Not even the damn fish…”
On September 25th, 2008, Da Goddess said:
“God was lonely and needed a pet. Shimmer went to keep him/her company”
“Well, you see, it’s like this…um…it’s hot. Wanna go get some ice cream?”
On September 25th, 2008, kate said:
those fish-killing burglars? they SUCK.
sorry for toots and booger.
On September 25th, 2008, Jenn @ Juggling Life said:
I think I heard about the fish killing burglar on Channel 10.
On September 25th, 2008, Csquaredplus3 said:
I need to read your arhives so I can better appreciate Shimmer’s eating disorder. Rest in peace Shimmer - and for God’s sake - EAT.
I’m sorry…
On September 25th, 2008, Amanda said:
I am so sorry for your loss. Shimmer is definitely in fishy heaven. If all dogs go to heaven, then fish should count too.
On September 25th, 2008, Cheri @ Blog This Mom! said:
R.I.P. Shimmer.
On September 25th, 2008, Mami Jen said:
Ah the lessons learned in having pets. Death being the last and more confusing for both kids and parents.
My condolences.
On September 25th, 2008, we_be_toys said:
Alas, poor Shimmer - I knew him not, but I hope he finds his appetite in the great ocean of beyond.
(Such a shame that Shimmer couldn’t have had a near-death experience, or been reincarnated into another fish (hint, hint).
Sigh…poor Shimmer…!
On September 25th, 2008, Jennifer H said:
Poor Shimmer.
On September 25th, 2008, maggie, dammit said:
Oh….. no.
On September 25th, 2008, Auds at Barking Mad said:
CNN just had an interview with a little old lady from Pasadena who said that her neighbour had a fish burglar earlier in the week.
Nevermind, hubby just told me it was a fish BURGER! Oiy!
Deepest oceans of condolences to your little ones.
The Little Imp keeps asking for a fish. I don’t think we’re ready for that yet.
On September 25th, 2008, Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy said:
Get them a puppy. They’ll forget all about poor Shimmer. Go with Triton Shimmer.
On September 27th, 2008, manager mom said:
Aw. Rest in peace, poor shimmer.
Am I awful to say I wish that our new fish, Fireworks, would hurry up and die? The Girl promised to take care of him to prove that she was responsible enough for a guinea pig, but I think the thing gets fed around once a week. I always forget until I see it doing that sideways floating kind of thing. And yet he always seems to bounce back…
On September 30th, 2008, Rick said:
No fish tacos in fishy heaven - probably.
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