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Joan Myles October 29th, 2018 at 9:03 pm

Love your descriptions of everything you experienced…and Bailey’s antics! Sorry to hear guidedogs are not always considered the champions they are in real life!

Joan Myles December 4th, 2018 at 12:50 am

If this is the Pets for Vets program, I’d love to learn more, Annie!

Joan Myles December 29th, 2018 at 7:32 pm

Congratulations, my friend!

Ann Chiappetta December 31st, 2018 at 8:16 pm

Thanks, Joan.

Patty January 1st, 2019 at 1:59 pm

Great job.
Read the book and enjoyed it.

joan myles January 4th, 2019 at 4:12 am

oh, my heart is with you, dear friend as you stand vigile…there are few friends as trustworthy and loyal as a canine friend. Wishing you peace

Ann Chiappetta January 17th, 2019 at 9:54 pm

Thanks, JOan.

Peter Altschul January 11th, 2019 at 4:08 am

Awesome!

Ann Chiappetta January 17th, 2019 at 9:52 pm

Yes, life has it’s rainbows when least expected.

JoanMyles January 29th, 2019 at 3:27 am

I listened to the podcast, Annie…5 am is just too early for me…and you were great! So full of information and humanity, thanks for being you!

Ann Chiappetta February 2nd, 2019 at 11:24 pm

Hi Joan, thanks, it was too early for me, too, lol.

Joan Myles February 1st, 2019 at 11:47 pm

Love this!

Peter Altschul February 3rd, 2019 at 9:01 pm

You’re right. This totally sucks. But can’t DLD books help with this? I would refer you to my publisher but they charge way too much.

Leonore Dvorkin February 5th, 2019 at 6:12 pm

You are going to love this new book, folks. David and I are finishing the editing and other work on it now. It’s a wonderful collection of poetry and essays, with one piece of flash fiction. We also found a lovely image of rocks on a beach for the cover. I personally love and admire how well Ann combines dark and light themes. That is, she does not shy away from talking about the tougher aspects of life, as well as beautiful things like family love and the support of a beloved guide dog. It is our pleasure and honor to have such a talented author as Ann Chiappetta among our editing clients.

joan myles February 21st, 2019 at 10:26 pm

Wow…fun building to powerful…and so relate-able, thank you my sister poet!

Ann Chiappetta February 24th, 2019 at 4:47 pm

Thanks, though hating the new word press dashboard, the changes are really not working for me.

Michael Wolff February 25th, 2019 at 3:37 am

Good luck on that. It seems that very few websites and/or online aids escape totally error free these days, or free of failure to take into consideration every possible contingency.

Patty February 28th, 2019 at 7:21 pm

Annie. I did not change to the new editor. Why not just go back to using the old one?

Kevin February 28th, 2019 at 8:17 pm

I am a JAWS user and have not had any problems (although this may be due to me using the old editior). Have you contacted WordPress re this issue? The more people who raise it, the easier it will be (potentially) to get them to look at the accessibility issues. Best wishes – Kevin

Donna W. Hill February 28th, 2019 at 8:23 pm

Annie, I just started blogging again after a 3-year health-related absence. I was terrified to try the new block editor. I’m having enough trouble with the old editor. I use the WP “Visual” (aka HTML) editor so I can preformat my posts with the codes for headings, italics etc. in MS Word. There are several ways to get to the new post pages, and with Jaws, I’ve noticed that sometimes there is no edit field for the body of the post. I’ve been either just saving the draft with just a subject in it and editing it under View all Drafts, or using the Quick Draft option. I’ve been writing to WP about this stuff for years, and I hope you will write to them about your experience with the new block editor.

Ann Chiappetta March 16th, 2019 at 1:02 am

I switched back to the classic editor and all is okay now. I think there is a jaws tutorial from Freedom S. about it, too. Hang in there and switch back to the classic.

Abbie Taylor March 1st, 2019 at 12:23 am

You can go back to the Classic Editor by installing a plug-in. Go to Plug-ins on your dashboard and search for it. Once it’s installed, you’ll be given the option to use the classic editor.

Anne Copeland March 2nd, 2019 at 6:08 am

I really love this, Patty! Freeform and amazing!!! Keep on keeping on!

Peter Altschul March 3rd, 2019 at 10:20 am

Great interview! Thanks for sharing.

Ann Chiappetta March 16th, 2019 at 12:56 am

Thanks Peter

Alice Massa March 15th, 2019 at 1:28 am

What a remarkable pi poem with splendid sensory expressions! This one poem alone is a perfect reason to purchase your third book. This post is extremely impressive, and I so look forward to reading your new book.
Best wishes for you and your WORDS OF LIFE!
Alice and Willow
P.S. On March 7 and March 13, in two posts on my WORDWALK blog, I shared seven of my pi poems, along with instructions for writing a pi poem and syllabic guides for writing a piem. Please visit:
http://alice13wordwalk.wordpress.com

Ann Chiappetta March 16th, 2019 at 12:55 am

Thanks, Alice.

Alice Massa April 6th, 2019 at 3:48 am

Having read the remarkable, thorough, and moving FOLLOW YOUR DOG, I am looking forward to reading your newest publication. After ordering your latest on March 25, I received your lovely book one week ago tonight.
Best wishes for your new “book baby”!
Alice and Willow

Ann Chiappetta April 7th, 2019 at 6:35 pm

Thanks, Alice, I appreciated your support.

Lynda Lambert April 6th, 2019 at 6:47 pm

Congratulations on a job well done, Annie.
I wish you great success in this new release and I enjoyed reading the new book. I agree with Alice, who has posted here before me.
Lynda

Ann Chiappetta April 7th, 2019 at 6:34 pm

Thanks, Lynda, hugs.

Lynda Lambert April 28th, 2019 at 10:25 pm

Weekends are a respite.
Walking the dogs every 2 hours.
Putting my feet up on a hassock while I listed to a CD of an inspiring message.
Sorting through books or doing research for an essay.
Calling my family members and catching up on life with them.
Scrambled eggs with cheese and a bagel.
Opening a package of new books that arrived from Amazon.
Sending out inquires to publishers or sifting through poems to send them.
What else? Whatever the day brings in my little slice of heaven on earth.

Peter Altschul April 29th, 2019 at 3:54 am

Absolutely!

Phyllis Greenberg May 4th, 2019 at 8:01 pm

Excellent commentary Annie! By the way, I took my students to the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library today and had them see the library and speak to Chancy Fleet, the Assistive Technology Coordinator. It was great! Chancy came to speak to our last student cohort. Neat stuff. Hope everyoe in the Chiappetta family, is doing well, including Bailey! By the way, our Visions Center on Blindness Director borrowed your Follow Your Dog book, as she wants to learn about guide dog schools, etc. Love, Phyllis

Lynda Lambert May 5th, 2019 at 12:19 pm

How sad this is!

Ann Chiappetta May 7th, 2019 at 1:19 am

I know, it really got me thinking.

Lauri J. Wheeler May 7th, 2019 at 8:58 pm

Why did you unfriend the person (2) who got ripped off? I thought you were happy to see them take their power back?

Donna W. Hill May 12th, 2019 at 2:41 am

I’m sure that sort of thing goes on more often than we’d like to think. Of course, when we meet someone new, we don’t know that something like this won’t happen. The important thing is to be aware, and when you get negative vibes or something happens, back up. I’m glad your friend who got robbed didn’t hang around.

Lynda Lambert May 29th, 2019 at 11:49 pm

Good luck on getting your new power-toy actually in operation. It will be worth the effort – hold on. It is coming.

Donna W. Hill June 8th, 2019 at 1:24 am

Ann, what an ordeal! Seems like so much of life – at least in the commercial arena – is like this.

Ann Chiappetta June 24th, 2019 at 7:58 pm

Donna, I agree.

Lynda Lambert June 8th, 2019 at 4:51 am

Kind of like a description of tap dancing, isn’t it.
But much kinkier. Digets and all.

Alice Massa June 16th, 2019 at 10:53 pm

Hi, Annie–Best wishes for much good luck with your Audible version of UPWELLING. I will look forward to listening to the audio version.
May all of your book dreams come true!
Alice and Willow

Ann Chiappetta June 24th, 2019 at 7:57 pm

Thanks, it’s almost finished.

Alice Massa June 24th, 2019 at 4:29 am

Good luck to you and Bailey with continuing to work through the “door” issues! You explained the situation very well.
Last evening, I enjoyed reading the very nice promo about your new book in the current issue of DIALOGUE magazine.
Finally, I liked the verbal description of the photo of Bailey.
Take care–Alice Massa and Leader Dog Willow

Ann Chiappetta June 24th, 2019 at 7:55 pm

Thanks, Alice, thanks for telling me about the review. I have to get a copy of it.

Lynda Lambert June 30th, 2019 at 10:59 am

I think you have a new avenue to explore.
A timely topic and theme.
Write on!

Patty July 28th, 2019 at 8:46 am

Hi Annie and all.
Thanks for sharing Annie, and thanks for attending too.
The Author lineup etc. is growing by leaps and bounds, so please do come and join us soon.
We’re having a special celebration today starting at 2 PM. Eastern so don’t delay, sign up and come join in today.

Peter Altschul August 27th, 2019 at 3:29 am

To Whom It May Concern: Woof!

Alice Massa August 28th, 2019 at 4:20 am

Wishing you many happy years with May! What a happy dogland you have!
Enjoy!
Alice and Willow

Peter Altschul September 13th, 2019 at 10:42 pm

That totally sucks!

Ann Chiappetta September 15th, 2019 at 11:01 pm

Yup, totally.

Michael Wolff September 13th, 2019 at 10:58 pm

“It’s you and me against the World kid she mumbled to herself.
When the world falls apart some things stay in place.
Levi Stubbs’ tears run down his face.”

Ann Chiappetta September 15th, 2019 at 11:03 pm

Aw, thanks. Hoping to see the new door opening soon.

Joan September 13th, 2019 at 11:38 pm

OMG…blessings and hugs to you, Annie…here’s to the next episode of your life!

Alice Massa September 14th, 2019 at 1:12 am

Annie–I am thinking of you and sending wishes your way for much brighter tomorrows. I am so sorry to hear your news and am sending a warm hug your way.
Good luck with finding your new horizon–Alice and Willow

Ann Chiappetta September 15th, 2019 at 11:00 pm

Thanks, Alice, send prayers my way.

Dana Evans September 14th, 2019 at 2:45 am

I’m very sorry to hear this.

Mel Tanzman September 16th, 2019 at 2:53 pm

Thinking of you and wishing that this bump in the road will lead to greater opportunities- Mel

Anna September 16th, 2019 at 4:02 pm

Dearest Annie,
Never regret or look back at people who are not nice to you.

Sally Cronin September 19th, 2019 at 11:06 am

Really sorry that happened Ann and in such a shoddy way. I wish you a new opportunity as soon as possible.

Lynda Lambert September 23rd, 2019 at 9:05 pm

I just read this post, Ann, and I know that always when the baby eagles are kicked out of the nest, it is so they can fly –
This is your time to begin to fly – to strengthen your wings and to soar to new heights. I am certain of that. It feels terrible and frightening and wrong, at the time, but your unexpected thrust out of the nest is going to be for the higher best in your life plan.
Spread your wings – and SOAR. Don’t look back and don’t look DOWN. Moving on along – that’s you! I am cheering you on.

Ann Chiappetta September 28th, 2019 at 8:22 pm

Thanks, Lynda

Lynda Lambert September 29th, 2019 at 2:58 am

what a great interview Ann.
I enjoyed listening to it tonight.
Lynda

Michael Wolff October 6th, 2019 at 8:31 pm

And this is another reason we have guide dogs and not guide cats. I have yet to meet a cat (including ours) who won’t at least take an experimental lick or nibble. I love cats, but I swear they’re sometimes worse than toddlers.

Peter Altschul October 7th, 2019 at 3:22 am

Where’s the ketchup? Woof, Heath

Bill October 8th, 2019 at 12:41 pm

I’m surprised that he didn’t offer to share them with you. I had never heard of AIRA. What a great service.

Tanisha Mccorey October 24th, 2019 at 5:08 am

This is virtually the same as the ideas my sister and I were speaking about later in the day during breakfast.

Will Burley November 15th, 2019 at 5:05 am

Wow… This was a really good laugh!

Heathmonster November 28th, 2019 at 4:43 am

Happy howlidays, happy howlidays, may our merry barks fpreceed you, happy howlidays to you!

Alice Massa December 9th, 2019 at 5:03 am

Annie–I hope that 2020 will be filled with many wonderful surprises for you, and I hope all of the dogs and kitty will approve!
Thanks for sharing the reality of routine!
Best wishes for a delightful December!
Alice and Willow

Joan December 17th, 2019 at 1:45 am

Yes, all these perks, and a warm fuzzy friend to sit beside wherever you go! *smiling heart*

Peter Altschul January 13th, 2020 at 3:44 am

Good luck!

Evan Latainer January 13th, 2020 at 1:46 pm

Good Luck Ann, the perfect match will soon be right in front of you. Stay positive and stay strong. I am here for you if you need.

Lynda Lambert January 18th, 2020 at 1:49 am

I’ll be praying for you – your new job is waiting for you – and the timing will be perfect. <3 Hugs. Lynda

Will Burley January 31st, 2020 at 3:37 am

I’m definitely going to share this article. I think you’ve covered, in simple terms, what it means to be a service animal handler. I hope many more share it with their networks. Great writing!

Lin Hunnicutt January 31st, 2020 at 10:28 am

Annie well written and shows that no matter they will remember the first family that gave them love and socialism that we might do our jobs well.

Deborah Wright January 31st, 2020 at 2:11 pm

I agree to the part that for the most times you can see when a dog has formal training for its job, weather it be for guiding, hearing, seizures, etc. Great topic and nicely written.

Lauri J. Wheeler January 31st, 2020 at 5:09 pm

Annie you nailed it once again. I could picture him with his first Mama doing the happy dance that must really be something! Great article, captures the spirit of dog so perfectly. Love You!

Lori s January 31st, 2020 at 5:44 pm

Raisers truly give our dogs their roots and wings. I like that GEB allows contact with the people who raised our dogs. It is so meaningful to the razors and the dogs. As handers, we are proud of the job that our dogs do. That should be handlers, but I am using dictation.

Ann Chiappetta April 20th, 2020 at 3:41 am

Yes, love GEB because of this option to meet raisers.

Peter Altschul March 9th, 2020 at 6:53 pm

Congratulations!

Alice Massa March 10th, 2020 at 4:52 am

Congratulations on your latest book about which I just read, late on Monday night! Best wishes with the marketing of this new book! Your producing a book each year is amazing.
Hoping to read your new book soon–Alice and Willow

Ann Chiappetta April 20th, 2020 at 3:40 am

thanks Alice!

Jo Elizabeth Pinto March 19th, 2020 at 6:03 am

“We as a nation, are only as strong as our most marginal members.” I love that!

Ann Chiappetta April 20th, 2020 at 3:39 am

Thanks, JO Pinto:)

Ann Chiappetta June 8th, 2020 at 1:26 am

Yes, it should be in the forefront of our thoughts.

anna April 29th, 2020 at 8:08 pm

that’s your boy…

Ann Chiappetta June 8th, 2020 at 1:25 am

Yup, ?)

Peter Altschul May 8th, 2020 at 11:45 pm

May day. May day!

Joan May 20th, 2020 at 10:33 pm

Love this, Annie–the rising dunes are beyond climbing, and the sea pulls us to know ourselves bigger than the moment, moving and instructive, thanks so much for sharing, blessings and love to you! *willows in mist**pawprints in sand**yellow butterflies*

Dave- Colton 7C18 May 31st, 2020 at 8:20 pm

Sorry for your loss Ann.

Ann Chiappetta June 8th, 2020 at 1:26 am

Thanks very much.

Candy Blanche May 31st, 2020 at 8:51 pm

To the Chiappetta -Verona will always be in my heart alongside the comfort she gave to the veterans and staff at the White Plains Vet Center .

Ann Chiappetta June 8th, 2020 at 1:24 am

Hi Candy, thanks, she was a special girl, forsure.

Lynda Lambert June 1st, 2020 at 2:12 am

no words can express the sadness of her passing. So very sorry to read this tonight. Lynda

Ann Chiappetta June 8th, 2020 at 1:23 am

Thanks, Lynda.

kae seth June 1st, 2020 at 9:51 pm

I am truly saddened to read this, and believe me, I know, your pain seriously. May your sweet girl be at peace.

Ann Chiappetta June 8th, 2020 at 1:23 am

Aw, thanks so much.

Ann Chiappetta June 28th, 2020 at 4:53 pm

Thanks, Kay.

Mariea Harris June 2nd, 2020 at 8:10 pm

Awww! So sorry to hear about Verona’s passing! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts!

Ann Chiappetta June 8th, 2020 at 1:23 am

Thanks.

Joan June 4th, 2020 at 2:56 am

With you dear Annie, blessings and love *pawprints in sand**wagging tails**doggy kisses*rainbows at twilight*

Ann Chiappetta June 8th, 2020 at 1:22 am

thanks, Joan.

Lynda Lambert June 9th, 2020 at 9:08 am

Thanks for sharing this with us, Annie.
What a very pretty dog.

Ann Chiappetta June 28th, 2020 at 4:51 pm

Thanks, Lynda. She is very sweet.

Peter Altschul June 20th, 2020 at 6:25 pm

Just don’t add a Weimaraner or standard poodle to the mix.

Ann Chiappetta June 28th, 2020 at 4:50 pm

no worries about that!

Anna Masopust July 1st, 2020 at 3:28 pm

OH MY, I WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN A FLY ON THE WALL TO SEE THAT!

Patty July 7th, 2020 at 11:31 pm

Hi Annie.
I put the interview link up onto my podcast page along with a little notation.
Great interview.

Abbie Taylor July 11th, 2020 at 11:07 pm

How cute. You know what else I’ve heard? To dogs, you’re family, but to cats, you’re staff. Enjoy your new kitten.

Peter Altschul July 12th, 2020 at 3:00 am

Cats may rule, but not if Weimaraners or standard poodles are around.

Patty July 31st, 2020 at 11:40 pm

Wonderful! I loved it.

Moan Myles July 31st, 2020 at 11:58 pm

Love this, Annie, and you!

Ann Chiappetta October 7th, 2020 at 2:11 am

Hi there, you got on my blog. 🙂

Pat August 1st, 2020 at 1:33 am

Great story

Anna Masopust August 3rd, 2020 at 2:07 pm

Thanks for the chuckle my friend! Hope to see you soon.
Be well
Anna

Phyllis August 10th, 2020 at 4:14 am

Love this column Annie& I can relate to the mounds of papers!

Lynda Lambert August 14th, 2020 at 10:20 pm

Yes, I want an invitation. I’ll enjoy it so much.

Abbie Taylor August 17th, 2020 at 11:20 pm

This is cute. Dogs will be dogs, won’t they?

Lynda Lambert October 4th, 2020 at 10:06 pm

I enjoyed listing to this Annie. You read you work so well and it was good to hear your interpretations of them. I like your travel-themed poems, such as the SFO trip and the Old Sturbridge remembrances. There is a “listing” that you do so often in poems – like tying to remember things by listing them out loud. Best wishes for lots more great poetry in the future.

Ann Chiappetta October 7th, 2020 at 2:09 am

Hi Lynda, glad you liked it. I will be doing short fiction next.

Barbara Spencer October 12th, 2020 at 5:59 pm

Oh how charming – really loved that

Peter Altschul October 19th, 2020 at 11:03 pm

Cats rule!

Barbara Spencer-Jones October 29th, 2020 at 5:05 pm

I hadn’t imagined a tenth of the skills you need to be successful. What an adventure but a 24hr one, I think.

Ann Chiappetta November 4th, 2020 at 6:52 pm

Hi Barbara, yes, but creative people keep going and don’t give up!

Lynda Lambert November 4th, 2020 at 12:18 pm

It is always good to have feedback that is thoughtful. She did a good job at pinpointing areas for consideration. I also like that she took the time to pluck out a few quotes from your text that she thought to be stronger ones. That’s really valuable.

Ann Chiappetta November 4th, 2020 at 6:48 pm

Hey Lynda, I agree, thanks for your comments.

Joan Myles November 9th, 2020 at 9:00 pm

Well, this circle of love just goes round and round, doesn’t it, my darling friend! So pleased and proud to share the dizziness!

Ernest Dempsey January 25th, 2021 at 1:26 am

Thank you Ann. It’s such a pleasure to have you on board.

Ann Chiappetta January 25th, 2021 at 5:29 pm

Thanks, already working on the next one, 🙂

Pat March 13th, 2021 at 7:40 pm

That Bailey sure is one sweet boy.

Ann Chiappetta March 17th, 2021 at 2:14 am

Yup, sweetie pie!

Phyllis Greenberg March 14th, 2021 at 7:32 pm

Love your tribute to wonderful Bailey Annie! I can’t believe it is 6 years that you have together. Time certainly flies.
Love,
Phyllis

Lynda March 17th, 2021 at 12:45 pm

It sounds good, Annie.
Thanks for sharing this.

DGKaye March 18th, 2021 at 8:41 pm

Wow, great audio. Listening to Emilio, I already don’t like him. 🙂

Ann Chiappetta June 8th, 2021 at 8:03 pm

Hi, I lol at your comment, he’s not a nice guy and Graydon did a great job making it come through.

Roberta Eaton Cheadle March 21st, 2021 at 5:13 pm

Congratulations, Ann, on this new accomplishment.

Roberta Eaton Cheadle March 21st, 2021 at 5:22 pm

This is a very touching piece, Ann. Sloane sounds like a lovely character and better off without such a selfish and shallow man.

Ann Chiappetta June 8th, 2021 at 8:00 pm

Hi Robbie, thanks for the feedback, 🙂

Lynda Lambert June 3rd, 2021 at 11:07 am

Nice post, Annie.
I have some distinct memories of Memorial Day – and mostly, those years were when my family had a picnic at my parent’s home each year. My father was in Europe for 2 years with Patton’s troops – he was drafted and left when I was 2 weeks old.
I think that our memories of this day really form who we are in many ways. Each year in our village graveyard the graves of the dead soldiers are decorated with a beautiful American flag and I love to go to the grave yard where many of my ancestors were buried to see how it all looks with those bright new flags flying in the sunshine. My great-grandfathers monument is at the top of the hill – he was in 10 major battles in the Civil War. There is a part of all those soldiers that remains with us through the years – and we feel it on Memorial Day.

Ann Chiappetta June 8th, 2021 at 8:00 pm

Lynda, yes, we remember them.

Peter Altschul August 11th, 2021 at 3:00 am

That wouldn’ work for a Weimaraner or standard poodle.

Ann Chiappetta

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