Monthly Archives: July 2014

Grampa Sid’s Sharpie Legacy

Posted on July 28, 2014 by anne

I can picture the seagulls clearly, dancing along their proscribed circles, all in orbit around the hook hanging from my ceiling.  The ubiquitous 1970s mobile.  Mine with graceful arcs of silver metal, the birds dangling on their little tethers. Grampa … Continue reading →

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Rejecting John Green – A Love Letter

Posted on July 21, 2014 by anne

Dear John Green: Thank you so much for sending along your manuscript, The Fault in Our Stars, for my consideration.  I’m afraid it is not quite right for our list at this time. You demonstrate startling insight into the teenage … Continue reading →

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Driven to Tears

Posted on July 14, 2014 by anne

Moments of solitude killed her. Slowly, over the two years of her confinement. One day speaking her mind, speaking her truth, spewing forth acid.   The acid burned and they took her.   In the night. (Women are always taken … Continue reading →

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A Tail of Too Shitties

Posted on July 7, 2014 by anne

(Please be advised that this post contains an excessive number of exclamation points.  And a couple photos that some folks might consider gross.  Please plan accordingly.) The dark brown dots on the side of the fridge aren’t chocolate.  Or paint. … Continue reading →

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