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Ode To My Dead Dog
Dear Henry: We celebrated the first family Christmas without you this year. Santa gave Rafa a bat costume. I’m pretty sure he didn’t ask for one. Cousin Torrey wore her holiday dress. It’s two and … Continue reading
Managing Perspectations: a rational approach to holiday entertaining
Last Monday, my husband suggested that if I wasn’t in full-blown panic mode, I might not be paying adequate attention. Ace (a pseudonym which predates Jessica Simpson’s spawn) is a hard-core Planner. I am a planner turned (seat-of-my) pantser turner … Continue reading
Writing From a Prompt – “her ruby red lips” *
“Hey Doc,” Jerry called down the hall. “Are you headed back to the morgue?” “Yeah.” “Can you take this one down with you? They found her wedged under the foundation of a house. Can’t quite figure it. She don’t look … Continue reading
Sunday Afternoon Poetry
I recently took a class at the Loft Literary Center with Peter Blau. Peter is three parts Mahatma Gandhi, one part Freud, two parts Santa Claus. For one of our exercises, he utilized “Katie’s Poetry Prompt”. Katie was ten when … Continue reading
Here’s What I Wore – Anne Lippin
Woke up to minus three degree weather today. Refreshing! Started with a bowl of shredded cardboard (Kashi GOLEAN). Threw on a pair of holey Jockey Elance periwinkle blue cotton undies (JCPenney clearance bin), Thorio brown + baby blue x-c ski … Continue reading
Stuffocation
My grandma trashed three houses and two apartments, systematically filling them up with stuff until they were completely unlivable. The Wisconsin Department of Health evicted her from one home on Christmas Eve. Sorry ma’am. This place is a health hazard. … Continue reading
My Brush With Royalty
I walk into Blogging 101 at The Loft Literary Center approximately thirty seconds before the class starts and scan the room, searching for a place to sit. I identify two empty spots in a sea of women. I gravitate toward … Continue reading
Science + Urban Fantasy = Anything IS Possible
I’m guest blogging (glogging?) over at Suzanne Johnson’s urban fantasy site today. Come for a visit and I’ll provide a semi-scientific explanation for shapeshifting! http://suzanne-johnson.blogspot.com/2013/12/science-meet-urban-fantasy-with-anne.html
DOA at the WRC
I open the garage door, walk around the car, and stop in my tracks. There you are, a puff of feathers, right where the garage door meets the floor. A half-strangled squeal works its way out of my throat. You … Continue reading
How Feminine Hygiene Products Saved My Geriatric Male Terrier’s Life
**I’m thankful for the 14.5 years I had with Henry. Here’s a piece I wrote before he died.** This is Henry. Henry is a bad dog. OK fine. He’s a bad-acting dog. Let’s start … Continue reading