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Because of my dry, scratchy throat, I’ve been drinking tea instead of coffee in the morning for past two weeks. Is it just me or does coffee sound less appetizing when you have a sore throat?  Today I’m trying a new flavor: Goji Berry Pomegranate Green Tea by Celestial Seasonings. What’s your favorite type of tea? … Continue reading My Everyday | SIMA

I’m sad to report that Domino, one of my favorite shelter magazines, has folded. From New York magazine: “This decision to cease publication of the magazine and its website is driven entirely by the economy,” Condé Nast CEO Chuck Townsend says in a press release that went out just now. “Although readership and advertising response… Continue reading In The News | SIMA

And the winner of Somewhere in Middle America’s very first giveaway is… Shira Beth!  Shira Beth, you win four prismPOP holiday postcards of your choice. Just send me an email (pamelajaye at gmail dot com) with the postcards you’d like and your address. We also have a runner-up… Jenna!  Jenna, please send me your mailing… Continue reading Blog: Giveaways | SIMA

How We Blog is a new series that investigates the blogging habits of some of my favorite bloggers. First up: Jennifer of A Merry Mishap. 1. Please describe your blog and your reason for creating it. I started the blog, A Merry Mishap, initially to be a creative outlet. I wanted it to be a… Continue reading 2009 March | SIMA

This afternoon my friend Jamie came over to help me organize my office and hang up some artwork. We spent two hours categorizing a large box of papers and other mementos. For most of the items in the box I was able to find a home, but I still need to come up with an… Continue reading 2009 January | SIMA

Monday through Friday the TV is always on. My days begin with the Today Show and end with reruns of Scrubs. During the afternoon I usually watch a couple of episodes of Law & Order. I feel less alone when the television is on. The noise and the colors are comforting and fill the house… Continue reading 2008 December | SIMA

The evenings are getting cooler, which means that fall is just around the corner. It can’t get here soon enough! When it does, I want to wrap myself up in this shawl. (via Bliss) I love the idea of tea towels, but I’ve heard they aren’t as absorbant as regular terrycloth dish towels. So besides… Continue reading 2008 August | SIMA

I had high hopes for today. It started with a wake-up call from J at 9:30am. We spoke for 20 minutes, and I only cried for about seven minutes total. Our conversation motivated me to get out of bed and start my day. I went into the office and began checking my email and reading… Continue reading 2008 June | SIMA

According to this Rolling Stone article, Adam admits to having fake dreadlocks. I’m shocked. I really had no idea they were fake. Did you? His dreadlocks — which he has always freely admitted are hair extensions — are fascinating up close. They’re so incongruous with the rest of his appearance (”I’m a Russian Jew American,… Continue reading 2008 April | SIMA

J’s been under the weather, so we’ve spent the past couple of days watching movies snuggled on the couch. On day 1 we watched Once (see post below). On day 2 we watched The Hudsucker Proxy. The film’s been around for nearly 14 years but neither J nor I had seen it. Like so many… Continue reading 2008 March | SIMA