Category Archives: Blog

Im Augenblick

Posted on February 19, 2018 by anne

Sunday morning.  The phone next to our bed rings at 7:16.  The ringer’s turned off.  I normally sleep through a downstairs ring but I pick up. Ace, who left for work at 6:45, informs me that he just got rear-ended … Continue reading →

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Timber Target

Posted on February 5, 2018 by anne

I don’t like football.  I don’t get football.  At several points in my life, various males have attempted to explain the “down” system in a way that made any sense whatsoever.  They failed.  To me, football is the American equivalent … Continue reading →

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Flee, Fly, Flu, Flum

Posted on January 25, 2018 by anne

Hey!  It’s flu season.  Again!  I blogged about this three years ago and I think it’s worth an update. ———————– Disclaimer: I am not your doctor.  I am not trying to give you medical advice.  If you are experiencing a … Continue reading →

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FOS – the Fruits Of the Spirit

Posted on January 8, 2018 by anne

  Love, joy, kindness, faithfulness, and what? The Fruits of the Spirit rot, Forgotten and maligned, sin-sick expendable culture. With instant gratification, easily bruised egos Spar from the anonymity of screens. What can we do to help? Remind everyone to … Continue reading →

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The Best of 2017

Posted on January 1, 2018 by anne

My beloved Pomeranian, Rafa, died last May of heart failure.  Naturally, I assumed Ace would be just fine with the immediate procurement of another Pom.  Not so.  Turns out Ace enjoyed the relative dearth of barking. I continued my daily … Continue reading →

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The Seven Banned Words of Trump

Posted on December 18, 2017 by anne

I thought he was kidding.  My husband asked, “Hey, did you see that tiny blurb in the Star Tribune about Trump banning the CDC from using certain words?”  What?  After nearly a year of madness, I shouldn’t be surprised. According … Continue reading →

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Holiday Decorating on a #TaxBill2017 Budget

Posted on December 5, 2017 by anne

Welcome Gentle Readers! Today we will explore how to create a festive and inviting home environment even as we start in on a new gastric ulcer courtesy of #TaxBill2017. 1) Caloric Requirements: During the halcyon days of the Obama administration, … Continue reading →

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Dear Al Franken

Posted on November 21, 2017 by anne

He corners me in the stairwell, away from the other kids.  “Show me what’s under your underwear,” he demands, “or I’ll hurt you.”  I’m scared and ashamed.  I lift my skirt and show him the edge of my underwear, trying … Continue reading →

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Asshole

Posted on September 25, 2017 by anne

A hemorrhoid, That’s what he is. A fungating mass lurking at the anus of our democracy.   Easily irritated, Readily inflamed, Leaching the lifeblood from our veins.   Embarrassing.  Slimy.  Disgusting.   We knew it could be big trouble, This … Continue reading →

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If the Shoe Fits

Posted on September 4, 2017 by anne

We spent last week at my in-laws’ lake shack.  The conditions of my participation in lake shacking include: 1) a functioning indoor toilet 2) running water. Spiders don’t bother me in the least.  I love snakes.  And I can even … Continue reading →

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