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Trump is Trumped

July 4, 2015
Anne Richards, former governor of Texas, once said that George Bush Sr was born with a silver foot in his mouth. Blindingly wealthy Donald Trump seems to have the same problem when he characterizes Mexican immigrants as rapists. Our friends... continued

A Visit from Our Magical Daughter

June 30, 2015
Our magical daughter came to visit us for an overnight, and we were thrilled to see her. You can have a child who isn't related to you by blood, but by love, and that's why our God-daughter is so precious... continued

Tubes Out!

June 28, 2015
My tubes that I have been living with since January are out! The doctor took them out yesterday, and the last one came out with a loud “pop!” Now I can taste food again, but I can taste medicine, too,... continued

How I Get Around

June 26, 2015
As I sit in a wheelchair and cannot go a foot on my own, I use sounds to inform me of what's happening around me. For example, I use what I call the "Smoochie Alarm" to let me know when... continued

Dawgs in Our Life

June 10, 2015
Billy Collins wrote a hilarious poem about dogs called “Why I No Longer Keep a Gun in the House.” It’s about his struggles with a constantly yapping dog. I have two dogs in my life. One is purebred and very... continued

Cheer Up!

June 7, 2015
I'm sitting in a wheelchair recovering from a stroke, so I find I need cheering up. Part of what I do is watch my clumsy husband lurch around, part of it is remembering all the funny stuff that has happened... continued

The Fire Next Time?

May 27, 2015
The terrible floods in Texas are unfolding in areas where many of our friends live, in Blanco, Wimberly, Austin and Houston. As far as we know, none of our friends have been injured or lost their homes, but things are... continued

My Moment as a Medium

May 22, 2015
I was listening to Jeremy Vaeni’s terrific interview with Maxine Meilleur when I remembered my own moment of mediumship. We attend a study group on Tuesday nights, and many members of it are accomplished in things like mystical and alchemical... continued

Anne’s Diary: Race

May 22, 2015
In view of all the racial unrest taking place in this country right now, I am reposting this diary from 2007: A recent altercation at our local Farmer's Market got me to thinking about how segregated the world has become.... continued

Angels

May 14, 2015
I've been thinking again about angels. Actually, I think about them a lot. A big part of the reason is that both Whitley and I have had angel experiences. I have written about the angel I saw in a Kinko's a... continued