Bit-O-Honey Packs an Emotional Punch

Bit-O-Honey is a heavenly, honey-flavored taffy that in five years will celebrate one hundred years on the planet. Thank God. To my surprise, I recently discovered that many people have Bit-O-Honey stories. Pearson’s Candy should get on this and have a contest for the Best Bit-O-Honey stories for the grand Bit-O-Honey Century Celebration which I’m certain will take place in St. Paul. I recently participated … Continue reading Bit-O-Honey Packs an Emotional Punch

annabellelewisauthorMarch 24, 2019January 31, 20201 Comment

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Schrödinger’s Cat

San Francisco Writer’s Grotto, 642 Things to Write About strikes again. I peruse this book from time to time, especially as a way to put off domestic chores. When something strikes me as interesting, I take up the challenge. Today’s prompt: You wake up by the side of the road lying next to a bicycle, with no memory and no wallet. What happens in the … Continue reading Schrödinger’s Cat

annabellelewisauthorFebruary 28, 2019January 31, 2020Leave a comment

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I Have a Guilty Secret—Part 1

The title would imply I have many. I will not correct that assumption. Let’s dive in. I spend an inordinate amount of time playing games on my electronics. I’m sure everyone has, though. Or not? After previously declaring my thoughts about everyone eventually landing on the shrink’s couch, a friend corrected me and said that was just not true. Whatever, Dale. Don’t come to me … Continue reading I Have a Guilty Secret—Part 1

annabellelewisauthorFebruary 7, 2019January 31, 2020Leave a comment

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Cioppino Anyone? Pudding Shots?

It’s Cioppino Night! Yay and boo. I hate fish. This was a special scallop and clam recipe my daughter, her boyfriend, and George decided to cook. Our daughter gave George a couple of beautiful cookbooks on fish for Christmas. I guess she feels sorry for him. Oh, hell, everyone does. Despite the dinner menu, I was looking forward to the get together. We were going … Continue reading Cioppino Anyone? Pudding Shots?

annabellelewisauthorFebruary 5, 2019January 31, 2020Leave a comment

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Taxes are Hard

George and I are arguing. It’s tax preparation season. It’s a similar experience to when you sit down with a shrink. You cannot lie. Actually, that’s a guideline, but only for the shrink. If you lie to your therapist, then what’s the point? Unfortunately, I can think of a whole list of reasons why you would do that. Embarrassment, awkwardness, guilt, shame, nerves, fear of … Continue reading Taxes are Hard

annabellelewisauthorFebruary 4, 2019October 12, 2021Leave a comment

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Will You Help Save a Homeless Pet?

Every time I go to my local pet store and shove my card into the credit card reader, I get this prompt. Every time I gnash my teeth in frustration. It is a terrible question. Let’s break it down. That question is a trap, and I resent it. It forces you to reply either yes or no to the question before you can move on … Continue reading Will You Help Save a Homeless Pet?

annabellelewisauthorFebruary 2, 2019January 31, 2020Leave a comment

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Hey Dan, Call me.

I get a lot of e-mail from a childcare site where I worked in the past. It pops up periodically with messages from parents, searching for babysitters or to fill nanny positions. I usually open them without thought, curious what the request is and why after so many years, the cookies on this site still have me listed as a sticky candidate. So I open … Continue reading Hey Dan, Call me.

annabellelewisauthorFebruary 1, 2019January 31, 2020Leave a comment

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My Litmus Test. Can we be Friends?

Don’t worry, it’s a short test, but it’s graded on a pass/fail. Did you know this test has a scientific origin from the 14th century? Back then, I doubt people had the time to use it for the purpose we typically wield it with today. It all started from a compound called lichen which is like a fungus that grows on rocks or trees. A … Continue reading My Litmus Test. Can we be Friends?

annabellelewisauthorJanuary 31, 2019January 31, 2020Leave a comment

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Punctuation

Exhibit A—the title of my blog. Annabelle Blogs. Is blogs a verb? I suppose it has to be here, right? A sentence must contain at least one noun – pronoun in this case, (Ha!) and a verb. Is that right? Could blogs it be a noun? Blogs—like newspapers, magazines—those are nouns. How am I going to get past this so I can write the actual … Continue reading Punctuation

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Yay! They Called me for Jury Duty!

Beyond jazzed that this happened! I’m looking forward to the learning experience, the people watching, the conversations with unsuspecting strangers, and the thrilling possibility that I may be seated on a jury. I’ve been called for jury duty only once before. It did not go well. Back then I was bopping around in high heels, the classic Louis Vuitton bag dangling from my arm, any … Continue reading Yay! They Called me for Jury Duty!

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