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Did you know that John McCain is three years older than the ballpoint pen? Read about 10 things, including the ballpoint pen, that are younger than McCain here. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3hemJRh-gk] A friend of mine in DC has a cameo in this short video featuring Jack Black, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Harold Ramis and Suzanne Whang and… Continue reading 2008 October | Somewhere in Middle America

Today’s my last day in Omaha as a single gal. This afternoon we’re off to NJ. Let the wedding weekend madness begin! As much as I tried to avoid it, I couldn’t help but sneak a peak at the forecast for this weekend. Now, this could change, as weather often does, but if it doesn’t…… Continue reading 2008 May | Somewhere in Middle America

I didn’t realize how much I liked Matchbox Twenty until the end of their concert last night at the Qwest Center, when my throat was sore from singing and screaming and my legs ached from dancing at my seat. I surprised myself by knowing words to songs I haven’t been played on the radio since… Continue reading 2008 February | Somewhere in Middle America

I got my second French manicure today at a different nail salon than when I had one done before Jessica’s wedding, and again the white tips seem too wide. I should have said something to the nail technician before he put on the top coat, but again I kept my mouth shut. Why do I… Continue reading 2007 December | Somewhere in Middle America

Thursday was Sukkot, a Jewish holiday, so I didn’t have work. Instead I had two doctor’s appointments and an afternoon free to do some damage at the mall. I bought two pairs of shoes at DSW, including a pair of gold Coach loafers on sale from $119 to $48, and new makeup for Jess’s wedding… Continue reading 2007 September | Somewhere in Middle America

Crap. I haven’t written in a while. But I have a good — nay, great — excuse. My sister was in town over the weekend! She was supposed to fly in Friday night from Newark, but her flight was canceled for no reason. “Thunderstorms,” they said. Bollocks. There was no rain in NYC or Omaha.… Continue reading 2007 July | Somewhere in Middle America

This is what $213 worth of groceries looks like. By the time we reached the checkout line, we had 88 items in our cart. In New York, that probably would have cost at least $300. Besides the $213 on food, we spent $403 at Nebraska Furniture Mart yesterday, the largest furniture store in the universe.… Continue reading 2007 May | Somewhere in Middle America

Oysters at Felix’s Not pictured: Char-grilled oysters that were BEYOND insane. Beignets and Hot Chocolate at Café Du Mondé My dad was the only one of the group who accidentally sniffed the powdered sugar. And suffered. Pretzles, Boudin and Sweet + Spicy Brisket Sliders at Butcher We also ordered a muffaletta (never did make it… Continue reading Traveling | Somewhere in Middle America

I had to let Briscoe off his leash in the backyard this morning so that he could play in the snow. (Yes, I take him potty on a leash in our fenced-in backyard because he still hasn’t mastered the “Come!” command and is easily distracted by all of the squirrels and bunnies. I am also… Continue reading My Dog | Somewhere in Middle America

The first item on my “To Do” list? Create a better “To Do” list. My “To Do” list is expansive. It ranges from “paint my bedroom” to “water the lawn.” Most of the times, it’s unruly. It overwhelms me. I have several lists started on various pieces of paper and in multiple notebooks. What I… Continue reading Being Organized | Somewhere in Middle America