Dearest Readers, Last Thursday I promised you all an explanation for why we’ve been out of touch. Here is how it happened. Do you remember Mr. Young Jr.? He was my romantic interest last November before getting kicked out by Mr. K in January due to his inability to, well… contribute. We hoped we had … Continue reading
Mrs. K has asked me, the Governor, to talk a little about expelling someone from your group. I don’t like to brag but I’ve done a fairly awesome job of governing our survivor group for the last few years. I’ve instituted mandatory weapons training, set up fair laws and resource rationing systems. We have a … Continue reading
Mr. Young Sr. has finally kicked the bucket and died this morning of black lung at the ripe old age of 68. While I can’t pretend I really enjoyed his endless mining stories, I do have a lot of respect for his persistence. He is the oldest person in our colony—possibly the oldest living person … Continue reading
With less than a week left until Christmas, I thought it would be a perfect time to tell the story of the new world’s Santa. After the great panic, there was much confusion about what role the holidays would play in our rebuilt society and Santa had to change with the times. There were just … Continue reading
Mr. Young Sr. is dying of black lung. The timing of his death appears rather convenient to me, as our Governor, Mr. K, politely asked the two Young gentlemen to leave our survivor group a week ago (after several weeks of a trial period). Why are we turning the men out? Well, resources are tight … Continue reading
“I’m an ordinary woman with feelings I’d like a man to nibble on my ear But I’ll admit, no man has bit So how come I’m the mother of the year?” -“Little Girls” Annie As the spinster of the colony, some of you may be surprised to hear me write a chapter on parenting. I … Continue reading
As First Lady, it naturally falls to me to make our living guests feel welcome and at home. Of course it is important to keep a watchful eye for any signs of cannibal tendencies, thoughts of robbery or any other indecent intentions, but there’s no reason to be rude about it. As Miss E has already informed you, we … Continue reading
Hi Mrs. K and Miss E, What are some great dating ideas/suggestions? Going to the movies, getting dinner at a nice restaurant, picnic in a park, etc. all seem like a luxury of the past. What are some fun activities we can engage in as couples?Thank you! Your handbook is awesome and I look forward … Continue reading
Yesterday afternoon Little Amanda Rose and I were making soap for holiday gifts when all of a sudden we heard a great commotion on the lawn outside. I was about to grab my go bag and my rifle, when we heard a great shout: “HELLO FRIENDS!!!” It turns out that we had two living male … Continue reading
Gracious Living in a Zombie World: A Ladies’ Handbook 