Monthly Archives: September 2011

My lucky friend John Bolinger has a dog door…I am very very very envious, but if I had a dog door, in my house, in DC, the only animals that would come in would be the terrier-size rats. In DC … Continue reading →

As 9/11 creeps up, DC, where I live, and NYC, are under terrorist watch, for car and truck bombs…, and I am a little nervous. Just came back from a bike ride, where I saw police protection at the Washington Monument, and … Continue reading →

…Another excerpt from John’s book Come on Fluffy, This Ain’t No Ballet… Annie      Chapter 3 The Task of Basketball Being in the seventh grade made me feel from time to time like an actual adult. It was a pleasant … Continue reading →

This afternoon, my dogs and I visited Barnes & Noble, the one that is closing in Georgetown, that I wrote about, begging for support a couple of days ago. A little girl approached Little River, cute bichon, and when he … Continue reading →

Because I’m not much of a cook, I frequently SOS John to send me recipes, and he always comes through with easy recipes that impress.  Some time ago, I had to bring dessert to a dinner party. Because store-bought wouldn’t … Continue reading →

Before John retired from teaching, and moved to Colorado, not too many years ago, a new teacher queried John re: advice…. As the new school year is settling, John’s answers seem insightful, and timely today. — Annie Questions about teaching … Continue reading →

Was disappointed to learn today that the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, on Thomas Jefferson and M Streets, NW, in the heart of Washington, DC, is closing, December 31. An H & M superstore will be taking over the space. Just … Continue reading →

Got an email last night from Lavonne, at Proverbs 12:10 No-Kill Animal Rescue, in Nashville, begging for urgent help. This is the shelter that took in John’s sister’s 2 dogs, when she died. Lavonne’s email message: Wed morning, one of Proverbs … Continue reading →