*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.
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
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
How I Write
In 10 simple steps, my creative process for blogging and writing short stories: Step 1 – Have an idea. Possibly mine said idea out of twitter, emails, conversations, comments, or creative friends Step 2 – Start writing something. Be unhappy
1 jan 2010
My feedreader tells me that today means something. It means a new beginning, a new year, a new end to the date on the checks I write every month, at least 17 of which I will screw up before March,
Communication
Disclaimer: This is not directed at any one person. It is the product of the last few years of internet interaction, and an ever shortening fuse when it comes to this kind of issue. If you wonder “Could she be
Things I’ve Learned While Redoing Our House
This afternoon we finished remodeling the bathroom. As always, there’s way more left to do (like painting baseboards, and stripping and repainting the cabinets) but the major work is done. Which means, in just over seven months, we’ve redone every
E: All of the Above
Blogs are odd critters. They’re not journals, though sometimes they act like journals. They’re not conversations, even if they sometimes act like conversations. They’re not forums, but sometimes they act like forums. They’re not performing art, though sometimes they act
Sticky Fingers
There are few things so wonderful as a good book, a cool drink, and a piece of chocolate on a warm, breezy afternoon. And then you get a smear of chocolate in your new book, and it all goes downhill.