Anne SchmidtLessons from chessI’m not one to binge tv shows in a couple days, but I’ll fully admit that when I found The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix last month I thought…3 min read·Nov 17, 2020----
Anne SchmidtElizabeth’s Warren’s Story is Every Woman’s Story.And we’re kind of over it.3 min read·Mar 4, 2020----
Anne SchmidtMy Birthday Wish List on International Women’s DayTomorrow is my 38th birthday. It’s nothing all that special and it doesn’t check off any boxes on the list of milestones. But I’m here…3 min read·Mar 8, 2019----
Anne SchmidtBreakfast fails and life lessons.Life, like cooking, can be an overzealous experience. “Eyes are bigger than your belly.” “Too much of a good thing…” We’ve heard them all…3 min read·Feb 10, 2019----
Anne SchmidtMy Tips for Mainers on Primary DayToday is Primary Day in Maine. Yay! If you are registered in a party then you get the joy of participating in this day. Not registered in a…3 min read·Jun 12, 2018----
Anne SchmidtBeing a woman is all about choices, and all of them are wrong.Or at least that’s how it feels.5 min read·Mar 8, 2018----
Anne SchmidtWhen we get honest about death maybe it will teach us a greater appreciation for life.Three days ago, my phone rang.7 min read·Feb 21, 2018----
Anne SchmidtThe day I lied to a L.L. Bean customer service lady.It’s time to come clean about my history with L.L. Bean.4 min read·Feb 14, 2018----
Anne SchmidtToday is International Day of the Girl. Is Your Daughter Dressing Like a Princess?Today is International Day of the Girl. And unlike national “bring your goldfish to work” day, or any of those other nonsensical holidays…4 min read·Oct 11, 2017----
Anne SchmidtFinding Comfort in America’s Past TimeIt is October. In many parts of the country it means the changing of the maples from a pale green to the most glorious shades of crimson…4 min read·Oct 9, 2017----