Inquirer Columnist - Scottoline and Serritella http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/lisa_scottoline RSS Feed for Inq Col Lisa Scottoline en-us Sun, 27 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Lisa Scottoline: Dog, meet toothpaste http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/lisa_scottoline/20120527_Lisa_Scottoline__Dog__meet_toothpaste.html So it turns out that dogs need more than love and food. I learned this when I was talking to Francesca on the phone and she’s brushing Pip’s teeth, which she does every night. She also brushes his fur and trims his nails. Lisa Scottoline: Mother Mary misbehaves http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/lisa_scottoline/20120520_Lisa_Scottoline__Mother_Mary_misbehaves.html Mother Mary is out of the hospital, and recovery lies ahead. For the hospital. Lisa Scottoline: A gummi addict and healthier for it http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/lisa_scottoline/20120513_Lisa_Scottoline__A_gummi_addict_and_healthier_for_it.html My life just changed in a good way. In fact, in a great way. By gummi vitamins. Lisa Scottoline: With Mother Mary sick, healthy dose of fighting breaks out http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/lisa_scottoline/20120506_Lisa_Scottoline___With_Mother_Mary_sick__healthy_dose_of_fighting_breaks_out.html We begin when Mother Mary falls seriously ill and has to be rushed to the hospital. Don’t worry, this will get funny by the end. Lisa Scottoline: What’s harder than buying jewelry for Mother Mary? Try sheets http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/lisa_scottoline/20120429_Lisa_Scottoline__What_rsquo_s_harder_than_buying_jewelry_for_Mother_Mary__Try_sheets.html Mother Mary and bed linens have a long and storied history. You may recall that a few years ago, she refused to use the sheets that Brother Frank bought her, because there were bats printed on the fitted sheet and a life-size Batman on the flat sheet. Francesca Serritella: Not overcome by baby fever http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/lisa_scottoline/20120415_Francesca_Serritella__Not_overcome_by_baby_fever.html Spring means one thing: babies. My friend and I, plus my dog Pip, were enjoying an outdoor brunch at a restaurant and we were surrounded. Babies in sun hats strapped into strollers, babies hanging their chubby limbs from their Snuglis, babies gurgling on their parents’ laps. The sidewalk was a baby parade. It was distracting. Grieving daughter is convinced Dad was murdered http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/lisa_scottoline/Grieving_daughter_is_convinced_Dad_was_murdered.html Excerpt from Lisa Scottoline's new book, “Come Home,” in stores now. Chick Wit: Men, women, and not-so-fresh breath http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/lisa_scottoline/20120401_Chick_Wit_Men_women_and_not-so-fresh_breath.html What's the difference between accepting yourself and giving up? I'm talking of course, about going gray. Because that's what's happening. Chick Wit: Recreationally rearranging the furniture http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/lisa_scottoline/20120325_Chick_Wit__Recreationally_rearranging_the_furniture.html Here's something I do that might be crazy: I rearrange the furniture. Often. Blind people don't stand a chance in my house. And most of the time, neither do I. Chick Wit: Going gray: A highlight of life? http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/lisa_scottoline/20120318_Chick_Wit__Going_gray__A_highlight_of_life_.html What's the difference between accepting yourself and giving up? I'm talking of course, about going gray. Because that's what's happening.