Ann White

I find myself continually in the midst of chaos and therefore have dedicated myself to creating calm within the craziness. The world is chaotic, our modern day lives are chaotic. I have long ago given up attempts to change the chaos - I focus now on changes withing myself, creating a safe harbor in which to reside.

A former domestic and sexual violence trial lawyer, turned trauma chaplain, I've had quite a journey. I must seek out chaotic environs in which to work. But the reward is to create the calm. I hope my writings will help you create the calm.

I also share my home with five exuberant dogs and three sassy and bold hens - now that chaos is fun and lively and fuels my spirit.

UPDATE - I have now "retired" - hahaha - and have left the paradise of St. Petersburg, Florida and live in, of all places, Sheboygan, Wisconsin on the shores of the mighty and moody Lake Michigan. I found an old, broken house and moved in with my brood to create The Enchanted Cottage and Chicken Farm. Every day is full of whimsy.

TAILS FROM THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE by ANN J. WHITE

The Enchanted Cottage is a real place on the shores of the moody and magical Lake Michigan. Riley, Lex, and Ziggy are the canine inhabitants along with several hens, two ducks, no partridges or pear trees and a whimsical human named Ann. This book contains, among other stories:

Riley's Bad Day: Being a dachshund is not easy, especially if you are the only male in a household of women - humans, dogs, chickens and ducks. Riley is a loveable troublemaker - always looking for fun and adventure and always winding up on the wrong side of an evil eye - feathered, fur, or Mom's. This is a short story about one particular day--Riley's bad day.

A Bit of Lip From Lex: This short story is written by Lex, a moody....alright, cantankerous, Pekeapoo, diva who has lived with Ann for fourteen years. Be prepared as she sets the story straight of her life and times with Ann and all of the critter comings and goings.

The Fowl and The Foul: Now it is time to hear from the feathered flock and who better to tell the tale then the bold and bossy Glozel - a Barred Rock hen - who is never at a loss of words or adventures. Real life has never been so much fun.

The Street Thug: as told by Ziggy: Normal? What is normal? Rescue pup, Ziggy, formerly a street thug, joins the crew at the Enchanted Cottage, or as Ziggy calls it, the nut house. The going is not smooth. All eight pounds of this Maltese boy need to pass muster with Riley, the wiener boy who screams like a girl, Lex, the ancient alpha grouch, Glozel, the former house hen, 3 other hens, two ducks and a whimsical old hippie, Ann. And all have to be approved by Ziggy. His story shines light on the plight of rescue dogs struggling to find forever homes. Never a dull moment at the Enchanted Cottage and Chicken Farm on the shores of the mighty and magical Lake Michigan.

GRASSHOPPER DAYS AND FIREFLY NIGHTS

This is an inspiring and uplifting and at times, whimsical, collection of poetry written by Ann J. White - some biographical, others share her foibles and love of home and hearth. A delightful way to spend an afternoon.

YEAR OF THE POET POETRY POSSE MEMBER

A well respected poet, Ann J. White contributes to monthly poetry books entitled, The Year of the Poet along with fellow poetry posse members: Jamie Bond; Gail Weston Shazor; Albert 'Infinite' Carrasco; Siddartha Beth Pierce; Janet P. Caldwell; Tony Henninger; Joe DaVerbal Minddancer; Robert Gibbons; Neetu Wali; Shareef Abdur - Rasheed; Kimberly Burnham; Ann White; Jackie Allen; Teresa E. Gallion; Katherine Wyatt; Hulya N. Yilmaz; Keith Alan Hamilton; Fahredin Shehu; William S. Peters, Sr.