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About me - L. Anne Carrington

"Let's face it, writing is hell." - William Styron

I am a writer whose previous work has covered topics from fiction to news stories, human interest features, and entertainment reviews.

I have written The Wrestling Babe weekly internet column since 2003 (and

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Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Wrestler: 15 of 19
By now, unless one has lived in a cave for a long period of time, have either heard of or seen the film "The Wrestler." With my own curiosity being piqued, and with the hoopla of Mickey Rourke losing the Best Actor award at the Oscars, I had to take a look for myself, and for a lack of an even better term, I certainly don't ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Identity and weight loss: 4 of 5
I don't usually write that many diva-topic columns, but a subject this week prompted me to do one, and that was one concerning them and weight issues. Take certain news site reports as you will (not many are that reliable, as many of us know by now), but first, there had been a report that Rosa Mendes needed to lose weight. ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fall 2007: Fashion highlights from the runway: 5 of 6
Though we are still in the throes of summer and more interested in activities such as picnics and swimming, it is only a matter of time before we head into the fall season of 2007. With this in mind, it is time to think about how to be stylish and up to date this coming season. This coming fall, brace yourselves for a fiasco... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) How to look fabulous and beautiful after 40: 7 of 8
Too old for navel baring tees, but nowhere near ready for housedresses? For both men and women, the desire to dress to look older than their actual age rapidly fades after 25, whereas the desire to look younger never grows old. Here, what to pick - and what to pass on - to look fabulous for your age, especially for those pas... More..
Sports & Recreation > Wrestling Reality of professional wrestling: It's not as fake as you think: 10 of 11
I swear, if I hear another person say, "Wrestling is FAKE," I am going to be very tempted to throw them into the nearest ring with some giant monster to show said monster what part of it is "fake." Who is with me out there that this is a statement that tends to rub many a fan the wrong way? For years, up until 1980, people c... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Fitness for the plus-size woman: 5 of 5
Who says that plus size women don't exercise? There is nothing more frustrating for a plus-size woman than someone assuming that she is incapable of climbing a flight of stairs or swimming ten laps just because of her size. Contrary to what most would think, women over size 12 are just as much into getting into shape as the ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to create a beautiful table setting: 5 of 5
Picture your situation: you have been designated to host a dinner party for several people. Some of these guests are friends and colleagues, yet there will be others that you never met before. You planned the meal, have the entertainment in place and chose an outfit to wear for your big evening. Now comes the difficult part.... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Avoiding high-calorie foods at picnics: 2 of 2
With Memorial Day weekend in full swing here in the US, there will be plenty of picnics happening around the country. As with any special event, picnics can either be a pitfall or a pleasure for people on special diets and even those of us that have had medical/surgical interventions. Some good ideas to keep in mind on enjoy... More..