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Category Archives: Blog
Open Enrollment
Every year. Rigamarole. Changes to all the plans. Yes, of course I’m grateful to have insurance at all. Yes, I am. This year, I dutifully filled out the online “Alex” assistant thing that’s supposed to estimate costs and decide upon … Continue reading
Who’s the Fairest?
I belong to a closed Facebook group of women physicians. It’s a supportive lot, discussing family issues, doc/patient situations, empty-nesting, aging parents, teen angst etc. Today, I got sucked into a thread all about anti-aging skin care. I’m inclined to … Continue reading
Go, Thief!
Dear Thief: You waltzed into our fenced yard in the dead of night, tromped over and around the nice obstacle course of gardening materials that I left in your path, opened the back door of the garage, and made off … Continue reading
In which I am interviewed…
Many months ago, my friend Christina said, “Hey – how about if I interview you for my podcast series.” Christina is smart, blunt, steadfast, and pragmatic in her role as the Corporate Rebel Coach. Of course I agreed. Here is … Continue reading
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Woodchuck
We’re expecting! Several years ago, I witnessed the untimely demise of a lovely woodchuck in Northwestern MN. Naturally, I pulled over to 1) make sure she was dead 2) scoop her up. To read the story in its entirety, see http://annelippin.com/blog/2014/09/01/labor-day-weekend/. … Continue reading
The Unintended Guest Post
This exchange between my husband, Ace, and my college roommate, Jessicca, amused me. They hash out logistics of an upcoming trip to the Bay of Fundy. I post mostly to give you a peek into my marriage ; ) … Continue reading
Lucky, Lost
I met two old friends (old as-in long-time friends, and old as-in can we talk about our aching joints? Srsly?) on Friday at the Como Conservatory. We were supposed to see the spring show and instead discovered that the spring … Continue reading
Im Augenblick
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
Timber Target
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
Flee, Fly, Flu, Flum
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
