Yesterday afternoon I shared beers and lunch with the online enigma that is Mimi Smartypants. Also: her husband and their daughter Nora.

Things I learned:
1. Mimi and her husband have so many good stories that they render me (ME, miss Blabber McBlabberface) almost completely speechless. When I spoke, it usually was to ask a question so that I could listen more. People who know me know this is exceptionally rare.
2. Whatever “LT” stands for, it’s not something Mimi’s mother (or any of the rest of us) are allowed to use. Must be dirty, which makes it an excellent nickname.
3. When napping, Nora sometimes raises an arm as if to say “Silence, fools! I’m sleeping here!”

Also: It might have been a high point in my vie de bloggeur to call the Smartypants’ hotel room and purr, “Mimi, I am here to fulfill all your fantasies.”

Bonus: I got Mimi to sign my copy of her book for me. The enscription reads Mimi Smartypants likes your beer + your backyard.