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Here is the article from yesterday's paper: http://www.omaha.com/article/20091112/NEWS01/711129776

Heard a little bird...

News leek ladies... Trader Joe's might really be going into Midtown Crossing next to Mutual of Omaha. Say your prayers!

newsflash: honeycrisp apples on sale cheap!

i just bought some honeycrisps at baker's (saddle creek) for 99 cents a pound.  i'm just sayin'.  get them while the getting's good (and cheap).  i'm eating one right now.  a little taste of heaven.

happy birthday, kate!!!

HAPPY BIRthDAY KATE!!! What a scholar! What a listener! What an encourager! What a friend! Hip Hip, Hooray!

Remember the 8 or 9 birthday parties for kate's 30th? Yeah, that was fun. And though there's only one party happening tonight, but if you're nearby, join us!!!

Doc, happy happy happy happy birthday!

Worth the Trip downtown

Well ladies, this might scratch your 'need-for-inspiration-itch" if you have one right now. Nate and I are going to hear the lecture tonight and see the show. Hatch is serious American Design Iconography. To this day, they don't change their fonts, they don't change the pressure on their presses, they don't change the way they print... you go to them because you want your stuff to look like Hatch did it, and hopefully add your event to the legacy of the posters and history they have made.

Anyway, a piece of Americana is in town. Thought you might wanna know.
*The exhibit is sponsored by the Smithsonian, hosted at the Durham, and here until January.

Aren't these pretty?

Penguin Classics books just released in the U.S. this week.

Romancing the blockbuster aisle

Last night I watched "The Proposal" alone while Caleb went to a bar to view the first game of the World Series. Don't tell him I said this, but I'll admit he had a better thing going with the Yankees and Phillies than I did with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.

I love a no-brainer get happy romantic comedy sometimes -- but Caleb absolutely refuses to watch them with me. I guess I can't blame him, they're usually terrible. Can you ladies help me? Any suggestions out there for a not toooo romantic comedy that won't make him (or me) gag?

Love them lists

This might be of particular interest to some of our members who are list-keepers (I am one.) I know there are several of you out there!

mad men

do you watch "mad men"? we started the series a few weeks ago and kept going because the developing story was so rich. it seemed that all the smoke & booze & woman-get-this-for-me was just a fog-machine for rich story, complex characters, & the search for meaning.

mad men, "shoot". if you only make it through three DVD discs of this series, make it to episode 9. betty draper tries modeling again. do you know this episode? i cried during the entire episode. the writers of this series were so careful with such delicate issues. oh my. i know why the caged bird sings. the episode ends with betty in her bathrobe in the backyard, smoking, & shooting at pigeons.

Let the October Breakfast Bonanza Continue!

Come on over to my place to celebrate Ali's visit to Omaha next Friday, October 30.  Come on over any time after 8:30.  I'll probably attempt another quiche. Feel free to bring whatever you feel like, as always.

Let the good times roll!

A common problem

I know having enough shelving to store our books is a common problem among the whocarsians.
Thought this idea might come in handy.
I know, I know... you are so welcome. Don't mention it. There are tons more great ideas where that came from!

myers-briggs mamas

here's one more fix for the myers-briggs fans in the group (i think that's all of us, right?). it's an article about what your myers-briggs profile means for your mothering style. the good news is, there's no guilt here - each profile is described for it's strengths and includes one idea for staying sane and balanced. nice.

On FAILblog today.

Thankfully Kyle answered my ad.

Invited.

What: Brunch to welcome Daphne back to Omaha for a short visit

When:Friday, Oct. 23

Time: 9:30-?

Place: Cheryl's house

Bring: Anything but coffee. I got that covered.

Who the hell?: Us and our significant others in 40 years. Our shirts say "Rebel Women love Narwhals"

I'm at peace with the inevitable winter.

I bought a new coat a few days ago. It always helps to purchase a few new winter accessories so I have something to look forward to in the coming dismal months.