Joycee’s Reviews > Otterly Irresistible > Status Update

It was odd that her cousins considered her crazy. That was the opposite of her in Shreveport or anywhere else that didn’t have swamp water running through it. She was classy and sophisticated … but Autre brought out another side of her.

The town of Bad was originally settled by Germans, who selected a much longer name. When the French took over and ran the Germans out of town, they shortened the town name.

Residents leaned into the name: Bad Egg = local diner; Bad Hair Days = local barber; Bad Medicine = local clinic.

What was a good concession stand without kettle corn?

They have to learn to swim, just like human parents teach their kids to swim.

I think it’s fascinating that baby otters can swim as soon as they’re born.

They can’t, actually. They’re born with fur that keeps them from sinking and they can bob along in the water.

“No.”

There goes that word again. That may be Charlie’s least favorite word in the English language.

Her dad was considered the black sheep of the family because he was levelheaded and had a “rolll with it” attitude.

I’ve lived in this town for 75 years. I have 11 grandkids, 7 of whom are boys. I’ve seen a lot of stupid in my life.

Are you calling me stupid?

Anyone who doesn’t live everyday to the fullest is stupid. Make of that what you will.

(Earlier, Griffin had commented that Charlotte needed a $800 dress because she had a lot wrong with her body she was covering up. 😱 But he later admitted he was very wrong.)

It was easier to not get attached if you didn’t remember the name.