When I first started reading this article from the New York Times, I was appalled (appalled!) that a man would be so devious as to hide his secret dream/need from his wife. Or that he would have to. And then there were his references to his wife as a pretty controlling, nagging, light-sensitive, exercise-eschewing shrew. But his last couple paragraphs redeem him, and I realized he might not be so un-sympatico.
I have to agree with Philip Besonen: everybody needs a Mokki of their own. Even if it is the bathroom.
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I want a mokki!!! That would be awesome.
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I can see why this article resonated with you and why you finally became sympathetic to the wife. And it’s all so true – we do all need a little privacy and alone time. I love having my computer and desk in the middle of the house because I can take care of everything in my life at once. But sometimes I wish I had a little office or space of my own where I could retreat and close the door. It would have to be soundproof. And the doors would have to fit tight enough to discourage anything slipped underneath.
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Neat article! I’m going to have to claim our office as my mokki
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What I think is funny about it is that he had to keep it a secret from her and then published his secret in the article. I mean, why didn’t he just say to her, “I need a break from you,” instead of writing this article telling the world how annoying his wife is.
I love the idea of having a mokki. I think everyone needs privacy and having a little mokki sounds wonderful!
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I can definitely relate. My desk is right next to Brad’s, and I hate how he’s constantly peeking over at what I’m writing. I’m thinking about moving mine to the other side of the room.
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Hi Phil, Where is the Sauna? Remember that well at Aunes and Art. Bob
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