Say Hello to Kitty
Hello, my name is Anna, and I have a problem. And I am not alone. There are a lot of us who share the same addiction. There are few men in our world. And...
Author: Anna
Gooey and Glorious
Seaside mud has been used for centuries as a curative for whatever ails you – inside and out. While most patients visit Estonia’s mud baths to relieve serious physical complaints, Anna Hanks explores the...
Over the 8 Ball
Imagine how children across America will feel when they discover that one of their most enduring and popular toys is actually a tool of the occult! We’re not talking about the Ouija board, despite...
Book Me, Danno!
Each summer, a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of vintage Hawaiian shirts. This is troublesome for me, as it only brings up memories of watching Hawaii Five-0 as a child. I admit it....
The Year of the Bunny
Ah, it’s spring! Nevermind that freaky Austin weather has had us swimming since January; spring proper is marked by the arrival of a certain long-eared, short-tailed burrowing mammal. March may come in like a...
The Reason For The Season
In this season of true love and cheap chocolate, it seems uncharitable to point out how all this glorification of love can’t help but contribute to rising divorce rates. Essentially, it is because the...
Behind the Scenes at a Holistic Veterinarian’s
A short, fat, brown dog was panting heavily in the examining room of the animal clinic. Her owner was with her. Fine stainless steel needles punctured the dog’s skin, yet the dog didn’t...
Meet the SYMPLES
Austin’s recent population explosion very well may have been the result of a shipping error at J. Crew. Think about it. How else could so many young, well-groomed professionals have washed up here on...
The case of the changing icon
Nancy Drew ruined my life. There, I’ve said it. Now I’ve voiced my resentment of one of America’s most beloved female icons. Nancy Drew gave me false hopes – by pretending to be just...
Courtly Love vs. Courtney Love
Back when I spent more time thinking about medieval literature– and when Courtney Love was more of a going concern–I created this list that was popular with a few of the hipper medievalists. Think...
