*crossposted from Seven Deadly Divas* There are a few posts flying around the interwebs about kindness lately (the one that first got me thinking is on the same site as was part of the notable Dickwolves Brouhaha). I like words.
Oops
Apologies for the post that went up and then disappeared. I’m having some issues with scheduling posts (PEBKAC I assure you). You’ll see at least something resembling that post again later.
The Problem with Locke Lamora
This is not an easy post for me to write. If you’re not into any kind of personal stuff, and just want the usual Anna fare, it’s probably not the post for you. Having written it, I’m willing to admit
Surgical Team Building
I’m always happy when I get to read blogs from people I’ve gotten to know over the years. Like Moose. Some of you probably know him better as the Panzercow, but before Panzercow existed, there was Moose Droppings. And happily,
How many bookmarks do YOU need?
Working at a bookstore, I run into a lot of books that I want to read. In fact, my “to read” list has gotten longer, and longer, and longer the more I’ve worked there. We’re allowed to keep a stash
The Art of Neatification
*crossposted from Seven Deadly Divas* Neatifying* is a valuable skill, especially for a homeowner or apartment dweller with the occasional unexpected guest. Neatifying is NOT cleaning. Cleaning is what you do on a regular basis (hopefully) with some kind of
St Pat’s Day Soda Bread
Recipe courtesy of the Crim School Cookbook (my elementary school), author unknown. This is a pretty basic recipe and doesn’t actually have any instructions with it. I’ll clarify where I can and can add more help in comments if needed!
Anna’s Momma’s Monkey Bread
Start this 12 hours before you want to eat it (the night before). Ingredients: 1 package frozen yeast rolls (24 ct) 1 cup brown sugar 1 3.5 oz box regular vanilla pudding mix (NOT instant) 1/4 cup white sugar 1
Powerlessness
Apologies for a somewhat fatalistic post. Tarballs from the Deepwater Horizon spill are now washing up in Galveston, with oil on other East Texas beaches. Granted, tar isn’t exactly unusual on the beaches here, but it still feels ominous.. They’re
Clotheslines and Eco-Bullshit
I live in Texas. In Texas, it is HOT in the summer. Our air conditioner runs almost continuously during the heat of the day, and we keep it set at 80 degrees. Running an electric clothes dryer, even one next