Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• had a lovely (1hr @ work - shhh) catch up Skype chat w/ BR in L.A.!
• went to Walmart, Costco, Chipotle, the thrift store, & the glass recycling bin.
• (ate my weight &) rang in the new year w/ (marble-mouthed) Dick Clark (bless his heart) @ NR&BM's.

Today I...

• had new townhome inspected (closing 1/21!?! YIKES!).
• enjoyed a heapin' pile o' nachos @ Hamburber Mary's.
• fininshed editing "I am" pix (turned out great!)
• packed up RD's bfast nook (dinette & 3boxes to DAV).
• baked a (over-marinated) pork loin.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, push-ups).
• tried Niecie's smothered chicken (heart attack on a plate) for lunch.
• packed up RD's kitchen (FOR 4 HRS!).
• enjoyed breakfast for dinner (ham & cheese scrambler).

Today I...

• edited "I am UMKC Libraries" campaign photos.
• caught up w/ (cute Kyra, aka) "The Closer".
• wii wii wii'd as soon as I got home.
• polished off m'meatballs!
• checked in w/ my friends in Pine Valley.

Today I...

• picked RD up from the airport.
• bought 4 (luxurious) Vera Wang towels.
• got a new digital camera! (to be exchanged for a different one...)
• enjoyed Bad Music Sunday (& drinx w/ the boyz) @ Outa Bounds.
• went 4for4 w/ my (amazing!) meatballs.

Today I...

• shoveled one ton of snow.
• caught up w/ MC-T.
• saw "Invictus" starring (beefy) Matt Damon & (Easy Reader) Morgan Freeman.
• spent 4 hrs w/ "Brothers & Sisters".
• had dinner (via Skype) w/ my niece.

Today I...

• unwrapped presents (Wiiiiiiii!)
• gained 19lbs (cookies, candy, chicken wings, meatballs, ham, & & & &)
• drove home (& blocked out of my driveway) in the aftermath of a blizzard(ish).
• saw "Nine" starring everyone in Hollywood (& think I may need to see it again).
• caught up w/ m'peeps in the zip.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• might have slipped out of work a teensy-weensy bit early to see "The Blind Side" (squish squish) starring (fiesty) Sandy Bullock.
• drove to Garden City.
• baked (spicy) meatballs.
• fried (salty) fish.

Today I...

• delivered RD to the airport before work.
• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• might of left work a teensy-weensy bit early to see Up in the Air starring (aging but still dreamy) George Clooney.
• received word that our offer on the townhouse was accepted (woohoo!!)
• popped in on an impromptu hh w/ sis & her peeps @ reVerse.
• nightcapped @ 303 w/ peeps of m'own.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, push-ups).
• opened 4 bank accounts @ Commerce (one-4-me, 3-for-nieces European travel).
• filled & delivered 3 bags of (RD's) clothes & bedding to thrift shop.
• filled, moved, then unpacked 4 bags of (RD's) groceries.
• wrapped fam's Christmas gifts.

Today I...

• had my car (35,000 mile) serviced @ Molle (molely, moley)
• delivered (Lush) gifts to co-worker-ladies.
• enjoyed lunch (& 2 glasses of champers) @ (the divine) Webster House.
• caught up w/ GM-W @ (fun!) Hamburger Mary's (soft) opening.

Today I...

• (all but) finished my Christmas shopping @ Walmart. (Yes, Walmart.)
• talked to my dear auntie DM for the 1st time in foreons & Skype'd w/ my (95 y.o.) Granny.
• "helped" RD w/ his moving sale.
• went to the gym on a Sunday! (elliptical, crunches, push-ups).
• enjoyed Bad Music Sunday (& donated to Toys4Tots) @ Outa Bounds.

Today I...

• Uhauled (& me halled!) beds, couches, & chairs between home, RD's, & KPB-H's.
• bled.
• braved Best Buy & Oak Park Mall x-mas shopping pt.1
• chowed on some (piping hot & deeelicious!) jumbo-combo Minsky's.
• fidgetted through a (nicely-done) performance of Miss Witherspoon @ the Unicorn.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• had coffee w/ Sen. Justus @ Eddie Delahunt's.
• had a 2nd/closer look @ Union Hill townhouse (still luvit!).
• took extra bed apart & vacuumed couch & chair (prepping for KPB-H's acquisition).
• played Catch Phrase while toasting (& tasting) the holidays @ RM&SK's.

Today I...

• ate my weight @ the liberry holiday potluck.
• got an (awesome!) desktop punching bag in white elephant gift exchange!
• stopped in @ the UMKC Foundation holiday reception (zzzz) @ Grand Street.
• made (& froze) to pans of shredded beef enchiladas (from potluck leftovers).
• spent 2hrs in the Dollhouse.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, push-ups).
• enjoyed a steam bowl of (crack!-alicious) wonton soup lunch @ Blue Koi.
• attended Nonprofit Connect holiday (snoozefest) reception.
• cleared out a closet & 3 drawers for RD.
• caught up w/ (lovely) Betty & the (crazyass) OC Housewives.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, push-ups).
• vacuumed, dusted, & ran the dishwasher (scrub-a-dub-dub).
• made (8lbs!) of (KPB-H inspired) chile'd shredded beef (doubleD-licious!)
• downloaded a guzillion (free!) songs from Amazon.com (thanx 2BC's tip!)
• got m' Glee on (x3).

Today I...

• went (back!) to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, push-ups).
• designed 3 search button options for new catalog search software application & added FB & twitter widget's to "News" page.
• met w/ (cuckoo) prez of Friends of KC PubLibrary @ reVerse re: joining their board (hmm....)
• participated in a "Resizing KCMO Public School District" community forum (an exercise in patience)
• spent 2hrs @ Sex Rehab w/ (dreamy) Dr. Drew.

Today I...

• watched la nieces ice skate @ Crown Center.
• looked @ 1 (Union Hill) townhouse (loved!) & a (Rivermarket) loft (liked).
• moved RD's (gazillion) houseplants from his house to mine.
• caught up w/ the boyz during Bad Music Sunday @ OutaBounds.
• spent an hr in Sex Rehab w/ (dreamy) Dr. Drew.

Today I...

• montaged w/ BC:
• was impressed by the Warhol exhibit @ Union Station (cultural)
• appreciated the female lead's performance in "An Education" @ the Tivoli (tho the film was slow).
• enjoyed beerz-n-bluez by Mama Ray @ BB's Lawnside.
• sipped champers @ Trio.
• devoured (hot, fresh & crispy) chips @ Los Corrals.

Today I...

• had (tasty, but cold) chili & (delicious!) potato soup @ Staff Council Holiday Fair luncheon.
• toured (bare-bones) new construction @ KC Rivermarket Townhomes.
• welcomed BC to KC!
• enjoyed (spicy) sausage & burnt ends @ Gates (YUM!).
• saw "A Christmas Story: The Musical" @ KCRep (not un-entertaining).
• nightcapped @ Flex-Crosstown Station.

Today I...

• stayed home from work (personal day).
• was on the edge of my seat (bed) watching Sons of Anarchy season finale.
• Skyped w/ MC.
• spent 2hrs updating (10 days worth of) Marking-the-Days
• spent 8hrs (literally) posting Europe trip (1-6) videos & (7-8) pix.

1- London, British Museum

2- London, Westminster



3- Paris, Sacre Coeur



4- Paris, Eiffel Tower



5- Paris, Notre Dame



6- Paris, Louvre




7- London Photo Slideshow



8- Paris Photo Slideshow

Today I...

• met w/ architects re: MNL 1st floor renovation plans (I like).
• did a walk thru w/ RD's (what to sell...what to keep).
• learned of my cousin's (BS) tragic suicide.
• caught up (o'er the phone) w/ TZ & JS.
• MacGuyver'd a(n amazing) chicken, hominy, "tortilla"(style) soup.
• marked my 300th day!

Today I...

• reviewed nominations for Staff Council Award recipients.
• attended a (worthless-2-me) webinar on blogging.
• met w/ chair of Communications Dept. & discussed iPhD (redirect).
• ate some tasty scrimps & antipasta @ the Chancellor's holiday reception.
• (really) enjoyed SB's holiday soiree'.

Today I...

• got my Nixie back!!
• delivered & shared (smooth & creamy) French chocolates w/ my colleagues.
• dug my way out of a week's worth of emails & laundry.
• caught up w/ GD via Skype.
• learned that RD (finally) sold his house!
• made & enjoyed chicken taco salad.

Today I...

• flew from Paris to KC (via Amsterdam & Detroit).
• dined on airplane pasta (breakfast) & airplane pizza (lunch).
• laughed (& cried) watching The Proposal.
• split a hummus salad & (GARLIC!) fries w/ RD @ Gordon Biersch.
• drank whiskey & coke to Darius Rucker performing @ the Midland.

Today I...

• enjoyed a (1) petit dejeuner @ le hotel
• prayed for peace @ (2) Notre Dame (majestic).
• strolled alone the (3) River Siene (tranquil).
• was dumbfounded by the size & beauty of (4) le Louvre.
• nightcapped @ L' Open Cafe.
• devoured a late night (grande', cheesy, beefy) crepe.

1

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From 2009 Paris

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From 2009 Paris

Today I...

• ordered (in French!) and enjoyed a (1) freshly-made egg & tomato egg crepe @ (2) Marche St. Quentin (charming).
• strolled (wandered) through arrondissement 10 to arrondissement 18 and bought a (freakin') map!
• was breathless from the (3) view from (& 300 steps!! to) the top of (4) Sacre Coeur Basilica (amazingly beautiful).
• rested & reflected over (5) un cafe latte @ Halle St. Pierre.
• was dazzled by the (sparkling!) light show @ (6) Eiffel Tower @ night!

1

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4

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5

From 2009 Paris

6

From 2009 Paris

Today I...

• (1) presented w/ SB to a(n international) crowd o'50 @ the Online Information Conference.
• enjoyed a (2) steaming hot pasty (de-li-cious!)
• zipped across the chunnel from (3) London, St Pancras station to Paris, Gare du Nord via Eurostar train.
• checked in to Hotel Le Relais Du Marais (quaint).
• stopped in for a nightcap @ Cafe Cox Bar.

1

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3

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Today I...

• breakfasted on (1) bacon, egg, & beans @ the Ridgemount (tasty).
• heard Westminster Chimes @ (2) Westminster (bongbongBONGbong BONGbongBONGbong).
• saw the (3) Tower of London & London Bridge from atop a double-decker bus.
• strolled through (4) Trafalgar Square (impressive) & (5) Covent Gardens (loverly).
• fell in love w/ (6) Billy Elliott @ the Victoria Palace Theatre.

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5

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Today I...

• met SB for coffee @ the Park Lane Hotel (posh).
• strolled to Knightsbridge & lunched on salen soba @ Wagamama.
• paid (1) respects to Diana & Dodi (2)Harrod's (chee-ee-zee).
• viewed & photographed (3) Buckingham Palace by night.
• enjoyed authentic (4) British fish & chips @ Cagney's.

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Today I...

• took the tube from Heathrow to Russell Square.
• was fascinated by mummies @ The British Museum (impressive!).
• checked in @ the Ridgemount Hotel ("modest", to say the least).
• walked&walked&walked&walked around Fitzrovia, Soho, & Bloomsbury.
• drank my weight in pints @ Comptons of Soho.

Today I...

• flew to London (via Detroit).
• enjoyed a greek salad wrap from National Coney Island.
• watched 319 (& dozed 281) days worth of 500 Days of Summer.
• lost 6 hours.

Today I...

• went to the gym on a Saturday! (elliptical, crunches, chest, push-ups).
• lunched w/ MA @ Bella Napoli (a delight).
• got a link removed & battery replaced in my Swiss Army watch.
• packed for Europe!!!
• celebrated JK's 40th in the community room of Inter-State Federal Savings & Loan (m'kay).

Today I...

• went to the gym (elliptical, crunches).
• lunched "On the Border" (A+ salsa, B- food).
• bought a French phrase book.
• was captivated by Precious (powerful story, outstanding performances).
• enjoyed a Papa Murphy's chicago-style stuffed pie w/ RD.

Today I...

• drove (rode) to&fro Garden City, MO.
• enjoyed turkey (AND stuffing AND potatoes AND casseroles AND pies) w/ the fam.
• got mom & sis set up on Skype.
• walked to the Plaza w/RD (& a cup o' spiked coffee) to see the lights turned on (a favorite tradition)

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups, chest).
• picked up "Mastering French" book (...in less than 5 days?!?!?)
• searched & printed & prepped my travel folder for Europe.
• celebrated MR's 50th bday (eek!) over dinner-n-drx @ Cafe Trio (calamari app & mussells after -frutti di mare!)
• Fall Guy'd from a moving vehicle.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• got 400(ish) membership renewal letters (all but) out the do'!
• spent 4 hours on (fancy!) animation for 1 presentation slide
• participated in a (productive) UMKC Friends of the Library board mtg.
• enjoyed pasta con broccolli w/ m'RD.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups, chest).
• had a faboo lunch (butternut squash soup) w/ (high school crush) VB @ Cafe Trio
• finished my presentation for Online Information!
• worked from 7-7 (oy).
• washed/dried/folded (and put away!) load of colors.

Today I...

• stayed in bed 'til 11ish (delish).
• pref-listed 4oth trip & played on the Wave.
• spent 3hrs in sex rehab (w/ dreamy Dr. Drew)
• went to the gym on a Sunday! (ellipitcal, crunches, pushups, chest)
• enjoyed an evening w/ the boyz @ OutaBounds.

Today I...

• went to Friends of KC Public Library book sale (10books, $10)
• enjoyed seeing "New Moon" (team Jacob!) w/ niece#1.
• enjoyed a (decadent) cupcake sandwich from Cupcake a la mode.
• went to the gym on a Saturday! (elliptical, crunches, pushups, chest).
• set up my PalmPixi (love size/shape/functionality -- miss voice activation!)
• made (uber healthy) quinoa, broccolli, & (GeorgeForeman) grilled chix din-din.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• learned of a potential new work opp4me @ UMKC Foundation divisional mtg (intriguing).
• attended Arts Council KC "Now Showing" open house (cultural) w/ KPB-H.
• enjoyed (drinx w/ friends) @ RC&JS's party.

Today I...

• attended day 2 of 2 of Philanthropy Midwest Conf (informative)
• enjoyed (fahncy) hh @ Bluestem ($$).
• popped in (& out) of fundraiser for Rep. Jason Kander @ the Screenland.
• lol'd @ reading of "Sarah Palin: Going Rogue" @ the Fishtank Theatre.

Today I...

• watched Melrose (Amanda's back!) & 2eps of OC Housewives (trainwrecks) before work.
• attended day1 of Philanthrophy Midwest Conference (good stuff).
• learned about (100yr old) John West Bakery/Broadway/LomaVista Hardware building at KC Urban Core Group hh
• (accidentally) crashed random co.'s holiday party @ Screenland (wrong event, wrong night).

Today I...

• drove to/fro KU (far, ugh) for (OCLC sponsored) Social Media in Libraries mtg.
• attended Special Collections: The Future of the Past talk (interesting, fo real).
• met w/ composer/prof Paul Rudy re: Friends of the Library annual celebration (May '10...)
• had dinner @ (mediocre) Caliente Grille w/ RC&JS.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, push ups, chest).
• winced through my dentist visit (ouchy).
• attended a Univ. Advancement Division mtg.
• enjoyed leftover meatloaf (w/ mashed potatoes-n-gravy, & green beans).
• caught up w/ Betty (warm fuzzies), the (feisty) kids from the zip, & the (beloved) morons from the Office.

Today I...

• had a (realtor hosted) open house at my home (only 2 lookers...)
• accidentally dropped $300 @ Marshalls (jeans, cologne, shoes, & 2 leather chairs!)
• went to the gym on a Sunday! (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• watched the Chiefs win! (for a change) @ OutaBounds.
• made a (3lb!) turkey/spinach meatloaf (delish).

Today I...

• stayed in bed til 3:30p! (fb/g-wave/e-mail/Skype/tv)
• caught up on 6hrs of TiVo (MadMen, Sons of Anarchy, & Melrose)
• was on the edge of my seat @ Paranormal Activity (yikes!)
• enjoyed RM's 40th bday celebration @ San Francisco Tower

Today I...

• had coffee w/ Sen. Justus
• lunched/met w/ Friends of the Library Book Sale Task Force @ Plaza III (good mtg, so-so lunch)
• got on the Wave!
• caught up over hh w/ MJ-B @ ReVerse.
• enjoyed Faragut North @ the Unicorn w/ RD.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups, chest.)
• sent my 1st video mail on facebook.
• worked on my presentation for London conf.
• attended Friends of the Library Scholarship Task force meeting
• ate (til I couldn't move) @ Jalepeno's.
• downloaded a gazzillion "learn french" (brush up???) podcasts.

Today I...

• cut my hair, cleaned the bathroom, & went to the cleaners before work.
• met w/ the Friends of the Library Awareness & Advocacy Committee.
• attended Music/Media Libraries: Full Steam Ahead talk (informative)
• met w/ my Kauffman Scholars Mentor Program / BigBros&Sis case worker.
• attended Candace Ginrich talk @ UMKC (so-so), popped into The Peanut, then went to a post-CG reception @ the Walnuts (fahncy, but zzz).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• attended Philanthropy Midwest Conference Hospitality Committee meeting (say it 3x fast)
• had my house shown (a-gain).
• installed Web-cam & Skype on m' work 'puter
• created a bit.ly account to track clicks on m' tiny urls.
• enjoyed hh+ w/ EM @ OutaBounds (lots o' laffs)

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, push-ups, & chest).
• wore a sweater & winter scarf inside (fuh-ree-zing office!)
• cleaned off my desk (a TRUE accomplishment!)
• MacGyver'd (an amazing) olive, spinach, caper, tomato, & lemon pasta (divine).
• made headway toward catching up on MadMen (2 down, 2-to-go).

Today I...

• enjoyed (& ate 2 much @) Big Bros & Sis Jazz Hangover Brunch @ The Phoenix.
• napped (ahhh).
• went to the gym on a Sunday! (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• met the boyz @ OutaBounds for Bad Music Sunday.

Today I...

• cleaned the gutters (fell off the ladder) & filled 2 bags o' leaves
• shopped w/ mom & sis @ Independence Center
• bought 4 web cams! (skype w/ mom, skype w/ sis, skype w/ rd, skype @ work)
• attended a Friends of Art preview/reception for the new Am. Indian Gallery (impressive) @ the Nelson.
• enjoyed dinner(scallops & shrimp) @ Avenues Bistro for GM-W's 40th day (v. nice)
• celebrated MP's 50th bday Disco Party @ Flex (fun!)
• nightcapped @ Missie's (overkill).

Today I...

• participated in a (great!) KC Social Media Club bfast mtg @ Kansas City Cafe.
• had coffee w/ Sen. Justus.
• walked to the Nelson & lunched @ Rozelle Ct. (how civilized).
• raked & bagged 2 bags o' leaves.
• saw (1st 1/2 of) Arcadia (zzz) @ UMKC w/ RD.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups, chest).
• enjoyed (delicious) breakfast casserole for co-worker's bday.
• celebrated the 50% completion point of the Goldin Collection project.
• participated in a (inspiring) Consensus board meeting.
• made Progresso tomato soup (10 for $10 @ AppleMarket) & grill cheese-n-turkey sammies.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, chest, & push-ups).
• participated a (frustrating) UMKC Staff Council meeting
• got a flu shot (ouch!) & cholesterol screening (a-ok!)
• was stood up(ish) for hh.
• made & enjoyed some (delicious) veggie stirfry & prepped a (sausage, egg, rye, & cheese) breakfast casserole.
• washed, dried, & FOLDED! a load of colors.

Today I...

• was the 1st at the polls (Combat Works!)
• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, PUSH-UPS!)
• banged my head against the wall at a (worthless) Social Media in HigherEd training.
• attended hh & supported Harvester;s @ a "KiteUp" (jury's still out) @ Westport Fleamarket.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, chest).
• participated in pt1 (of 3) of ULibs 5-yr fundraising meetings.
• submitted resume to be on KC Public Libraries' Friends/Advisory board.
• went overboard @ Costco (but got a leather coat for only $79!)
• ravaged (pork) butt (AND hominy AND rice AND margs AND guac AND brownies) @ KPB-H's abode.

Today I...

• SKYPED w/ JS, MC, & BM!
• booked London & Paris hotel & flights!
• went to the gym on a Sunday! (elliptical, crunches, chest)
• imbibed w/ the boyz @ OutaBounds.
• devoured some (super spicy!) wings & fried shrooms.

Today I....

• saw "This Is It" (HEEhee- chiccaBOOOOm).
• raked & bagged 7 bags o' leaves.
• ate (too much) Italian buffet @ Cinzetti's.
• bought a Web cam @ Microcenter ($29!) and SKYPED!
• Halloween'd @ Harry's Country Club (empty) & Missie's (packed).

Today I...

• (finally) posted Friends of the Library planning docs to their Web site (transparency).
• continued spinning my wheels investigating London/Paris travel options (confusing & frustrating).
• had my house shown (a-gain).
• enjoyed hh w/ coworkers @ JP Wine Bar.
• burnt the roof of my mouth (impatiently) devouring DiGiorno.

Today I...

• attended 2nd annual UMKC Pride breakfast (inspirational).
• attended (ate crap @) ULibs' Fall staff event.
• had my house shown...
• bought tix to Austin for mid-Jan. (yee-haw!)
• reunited (pt.1) w/ m'girlz from Atlanta & checked in w/ m' bikers & teenage Vamps.

Today I...

• agonized through day 2 of 2 in KCMLIN fundraising training.
• took a secret tour of the giant upside ice cream cone /shell viewed from above (gorgeuos!)
• got Mauled by the Dead (appropriately gruesome & fun).
• bought another (Farmtown) house (building a subdivision).
• sucked down some KFC buffalo wings (finger lickin' good!)

Today I...

• agonized through day 1 of 2 of KCMLIN library fundraising training @ Community of Christ World HQ (aka the giant upside-down ice cream cone in where JC will return).
• had a (church lady catered) baked potato for lunch
• bought 2 new houses & planted their gardens (Farmtown).
• caught up on 6eps of Vampire Diaries (funny & fun).
• defrosted & seduced my tummy w/ chicken tetrazzini!

Today I...

• attended Dean's Development Training Retreat @ Kauffman Foundation (informative).
• met RD for 2for1 Tacos @ Jalapeno's.
• laughed w/ TZ for the 1st time in > 5 yrs.
• caught up on 5weeks of Sons of Anarchy (gripping!)

Today I...

• baked 2 giant cookies & fried 48 sausage links.
• attended (& ate too much @) NT's bday brunch.
• popped into (my beloved) Big Lots (2 sets of pillowcases - $12!)
• had beerz w/ the boyz @ OutaBounds Bad Music Sunday.

Today I...

• stayed in bed 'til 4p (TV, napping, feelin' puny).
• worked on the (Farmtown) farm.
• fought for 40min w/ my bowtie (& won!).
• attended (worked) UMKC Conservatory's CRESCENDO @ Hyatt (fahncy).
• stopped by RM's Halloween open house.

Today I...

• had coffee w/ Sen. Justus @ CoffeeBreak
• celebrated RD's 39th w/ a champagne toast & a (sinfully scrumptious) sampling Cupcake A La Mode
• saw (so-so) Palomino @ KC Rep.
• met friends for bday nightcap @ Missie's.

Today I...

• toured library w/ Councilwoman Jan Marcason.
• participated in New Media Learning Circle @ Nonprofit Connect.
• met RD @ Minsky's for (deliciousness) pizza.
• attended community action meeting w/ new KCPS Superintendent Covington.
• bid a fond farewell (for now) to m'girlz from the ATL.

Today I...

• helped board members distribute student give-aways for Natl Friends of the Libary Week.
• attended Libraries Inside/Out: Information Commons talk.
• participated in Crescendo "volunteer" training session.
• toured models at One Park Place (AMAZING views, tacky decor) during KC Urban Group social.
• bedded down w/ Mr. Shiatsu, Nix, Modern Family (I'm a pickler) & Glee (You sunk my battleship).

Today I...

• submitted (long-overdue) 1st draft of Library Advancement Plan.
• blew my nose 100,047x.
• chopped down vines, weeds, & branches (real yard) & planted cotton (Farmtown).
• washed, folded, & put away a load of darks.
• spent the evening w/ shiatsu in Beverly Hills (9-Oh & Melrose).

Today I...

• gave Councilperson Cindy Circo a liberry tour.
• shared my pickled veggies w/ co-workers (receiving high acclaim).
• caught a cold (literally felt it land).
• took a mini-tour of robot addition construction (cool!)
• bedded down w/ Brothers & Sisters and my shiatsu pillow (domo arigato).

Today I...

• stopped in BestBuy to browse for a new camera.
• brunched (on shrimp, jambalaya, crab souflee, chocolate chips waffles AND MORE!) @ the Bristol (thx $20coupon!) w/ RD.
• bought (KC blend Roasterie coffee &) a shiatsu massage pillow @ Costco (& had 2nds of Ghiardelli Brownee samples).
• spent a fun evening w/ the boyz @ OutaBounds.
• worked on the knot in my back w/ (aformentioned) massager.

Today I...

• stayed in bed until noon (TiVo'ing)
• went to the gym on a Saturday! (elliptical, crunches).
• indulged in (delectable) Indian buffet @ Taj Palace.
• took a foray into Tar-get' (sundries & such).
• (thoroughly) enjoyed Spring Awakening @ the Music Hall.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• had coffee w/ Sen Justus at CoffeeBreak
• served as official witness (& photographer) at GM(now GW) and DW's (courthouse) wedding.
• bought & delivered 6 cakes ("wedding cake") from Cupcake A La Mode (a-dor-a-ble).
• had my house shown (a-gain).
• met the boyz @ Missie's (lots o'laffs).

Today I...

• attended "Putting an Accent on Latin Recruitment" talk (surprisingly interesting).
• met RD @ Trio for hh.
• took a (lightning-speed) "Know Your Museum" tour of the Nelson.
• ate and drank (& spent) too much @ El Patron celebrating GM&DW's (3 day!) engagement.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• lunched on lobster egg salad sandwich & split pea soup (yum) @ Grand Street Cafe.
• attended info session @ Big Bros. & Sisters KC re: becoming a Kauffman Scholars mentor (rewarding).
• learned (via text) GM is getting married! at City Hall! THIS FRIDAY! (huh?)

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches)
• was in meetings, meetings, meetings (Philanthropy MidWest Conf. Planning Comm., Dean's Advisory Team, UMKC Staff Council, UMKC Staff Appreciation, Libraries Advancement Planning, Friends of the Library Programming Comm. - OY!)
• participated in Consensus KC public forum on "Preparing Today's Kids for Tomorrow's Jobs" w/ SM (v. interesting).
• kitchen MacGuyver'd gourmet petite bbq chix sammies (YUM!)

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• made progress on desk/in-box clean up & was meeting-free (WOO-HOO!)
• had (funny) text-chat w/ my 8-yr-old niece & (nice) FB chat w/ TZ.
• enjoyed margs & a naked burrito @ Margaritas w/ RD.
• cringed (& cracked up) watching a Lois (Madmen, not mom) run over a foot w/ a lawnmower.

Today I...

• got sad/scary news from my old friend TZ.
• went to the gym on a Sunday! (elliptical, crunches).
• got m' Glee on.
• started planning for London (cheerio!).
• enjoyed beerz w/ friendz @ OutaBounds.
• polished off la Sloppy J's (sssslurp).

Today I...

• stayed in bed until after 1p! (decadent)
• caught up on 6hrs of (TiVo'd) tv (in less than 4).
• browsed the shops @ The Legends/Village West w/ RD (brrrr!).
• had a major power outage (kaboom!)
• delighted on D'Giorngo.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• gave 22 tenth graders a tour of the liberry.
• made a big ol' batch o' sloppy joe's.
• ate & drank (2much) @ R&J's party.

Today I...

• worked from home (in bed) 'til 1p (hea-ven-ly)!
• cut m' hair.
• caught up on 9hrs of TiVo'd TV in 6hrs (multitasking+FF).
• attended (worked) Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Dinner.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• participated 3rd of 3 talks in the Katrina Brown Bad Lunch Series (educational-ish).
• had my app to withdrawal my MD retirement ($932.64) notarized.
• had my house shown (Interested!?!)
• "made" (from a box) & enjoyed quinoa & punjab choley & palak paneer (unpronouncably yumm-o)

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• met & toured liberry w/ Rep. Jason Kander.
• had my proposal accepted to present at 2010 ALADN Conf in Santa Monica (gulp!)
• co-lead UMKC Friends of the Library board meeting.
• enjoyed marg's & taco 2sday @ Margarita's w/ GM(+1).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• met w/ Pres. of UMKC Foundation re: library 5yr fundraising plan (what?).
• met & toured library w/ Jackson Co. Legislator Theresa Garza Ruiz.
• attended the IRC 2009 Annual Awards Banquet @ the Hyatt Regency (zzz).
• found $10!

Today I...

• (FINALLY) watched last ep of Torchwood: Children of Earth (excellent!)
• Costco'd.
• made (tasty tasty) red pepper hummus & prepped 2 (gigantic) jars of spicy pickled veggies.
• went to the gym on a Sunday! (elliptical, crunches).
• enjoyed Bad Music Sunday at OutaBounds.
• had a little KFC (finger lickin' gooooooooooood!)

Today I...

• chaperoned 50ish college students (cuz I'm old) to paint classrooms @ Pitcher Elementary for UMKC Community Service Day.
• fought the (ridiculous) crowds @ Hy-Vee & Price Chopper.
• had my house shown.
• saw (& did not enjoy) "My First Time" @ The Unicorn.
• checked out "Varieties" during their grand opening (just so-so).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• had coffee w/ Sen. Justus @ CoffeeBreak.
• untangled 40 helium balloons & moved 4 giant display cases (twice).
• hosted (100ish!) guests to the liberry's 40th anniversary reception
• enjoyed (too much) middle eastern boofay @ Jersulam Cafe & Bakery.

Today I...

• attended a session on fundraising for ed(ucation) @ the Kauffman Foundation.
• had my bedroom closet door by a (potential but not likely) buyer
• enjoyed a (delicious!) Freschetta.
• popped into Melrose, checked in w/ Rachel, & got m' Glee on.
• cut m' hair & did 2 loads of laundry.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• served (fruit & Wendy's Value Menu) to ULibs staff for staff appreciation bfast (times-R-tuff).
• attended 2nd of 3 "Katrina Brown Bag Lunch Series" talks: "Account of an Evacuee" (heartbreaking).
• designed (creatively cool) name badges for 10/2 reception.
• enjoyed dinner (black bean & chicken pizza) & a show (Alacartoona) alfresco (chilly) @ Californo's (divine).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• went shopping for staff appreesh bfast & library 40th ecoutrements.
• attended 1st of 6 Libraries INSIDE/OUT lectures (rivotting).
• attended fundraiser for Sen. Justus @ Westport Fleamarket (love her).
• checked into the Zip Code.

Today I...

• returned to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• mixed & mingled @ Chancellor's "Welcome" lunch.
• attended the "Topping Ceremony" for the new UMKC Student Union (inspiring).
• enjoyed margs & chicken tacos (greasalicious) @ Margaritas w/ GM.
• had my house shown for the gazillionth time.

Today I...

• breakfasted w/ the fam @ Donna's (don't go again) Diner.
• saw The Informant (Matt Damon's excellent, not a 'must-see' film).
• drank Buds w/ buds @ OutaBounds.
• might have accidentally stopped @ Taco Bell AND KFC for din.

Today I...

• lunched poolSIDE @ M&J's
• caught up on 2 wks worth of "Flipping Out", The Office" & "Community" (I heart Joel McHale).
• napped (de-lish-us!)
• was enchanted by "Into the Woods" @ KC Rep (superb!)

Today I...

• finalized catering/wine/take-aways for 10/2 liberry 40th bday.
• submitted a proposal to present @ 2010 ALADN conf (L.A. baby!)
• "watched" the Royals lose to the Twins (9-4)@ The K w/ liberry folk.
• ate my weight in peanuts.
• was shorted a 1/2lb Nacho Burrito @ Taco Bell (bastards).

Today I...

• welcomed Nix home from gram's (yay!)
• went to the derm (cancer free!)
• met & toured Councilwoman Beth Gottstein
• watched "Trouble the Water"(powerful).
• devoured a (spicy, delicious, pork) JalepenoDip Burrito from Jalepenos.
• caught up with the kidz in the zip code, Brad Tay & Rach, & m' girlz in Hotlanta.

Today I...

• was BE-E-EAT!
• met & toured Rep. Ryan Silvey.
• met & toured Sen. Charlie Shields (& Chancellor Morton).
• enjoyed a (spicy) Panera meditarean veggie for lunch
• added raisons to m' hot popcorn (a "Mark it Better"TM tip!)

Today I...

• flew from NYC to KC
• attended press conf announcing UMKC's Institute for Entrepreneurship as top 25 in nation (yay!)
• attended UMKC Alumni Assoc Governing Board mtg (zzz)
• enjoyed (2) sandwiches from Cupini's & pickled cauliflower & carrots from my fridge batch (they turned out great!)
• stopped in to Melrose Place.

Today I...

• met/ met with Frank Driggs & Joan Peyser in their (fahncy) lower West Village home.
• had an (awesome) chicken burger @ Vnyl
• enjoyed prosecco alfresco @ Elmo.
• had a (hard-bunned & boring) turkey burger @ Hells Kitchen Lounge.
• saw the off-off (awf-ul) Broadway show "Dial N for Negress"
• caught up w/ J.D. (w/ special guest Cece Pennington) @ Splash.

Today I...

• enjoyed croque madam (fahfahfah) @ French Roast w/ J&T.
• met SB under the big clock @ Grand Central (old-timey nostalia).
• took the train from NYC to CT (& back again).
• met w/ Dave Goldin (kooky, fun) & toured his home & collections.
• ate (oily) pasta "shoemaker" @ Armandos (forgettable).
• nightcapped w/ M.W. over (BAD) karaoke @ XES.

Today I...

• strolled the High Line (amazing).
• was introduced to the Chelsea Market (& fell in love).
• reconnected w/ my Droid & her met her fun & funny hub.
• got lost(ish) in Central Park & stopped for margs @ The Boathouse (very civilized, $$$)
• watched the sunset over the Hudson/Jersey @ The Boat Basin Cafe.
• enjoyed tapas (ceviche, fried cheese, sangria!) @ Calle Ocho.

Today I...

• got a personal tour of Harlem highlights (Apollo, Cotton Club, Lenox Lounge) from (dear & wonderful) high school friend B.H.
• learned that $20 to a certain (shady) character catapults to the front of the TKTS line.
• took advantage of Target Free Friday Nights @ the MoMA.
• was delighted & energized by "In the Heights" @ the Richard Rogers Theater.
• checked in w/ sweet baby (Dr.) J.A. for a nightcap @ Barracuda.

Today I...

• flew from KC to NYC (LGA=SUX)
• checked into the (surprisingly lovely) Chelsea Hampton Inn
• strolled south: East & West Villages, Chinatown, Little Italy, & SOHO
• was mesmorized by Moss.
• hh'd @ Monster & Stonewall (tres cliche)
• saw (& did not enjoy) Next to Normal (downer story, sour singer) @ the Booth Theater.
• nightcapped @ Gym Bar (loud) AND View (not so much) AND xes (close to home).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• gave JaCo Legislator Scott Burnett a liberry tour.
• (FINALLY) finished/distributed/posted Libraries Inside/Out promo
• forked over $110! (yeouch!) to m' taylor, Tina (1 jacket, 6 pants)
• did laundry & packed for NYC
• sent Nix w/ sis to grannies.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• popped into Walmart.
• mowed m' yard.
• fell (back) in love with Whitney (thanks-2-Oprah).
• pickled (cauliflower, carrots).
• ate only veggies.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• (FINALLY) got the Friens of the Library board's committees & task forces set
• devoured gizzards & gravy (yum-yum-yum-yum) @ Strouds for lunch
• enjoyed margs, chips, 'n chicken tacos @ Margaritas for dindin w/ GM.
• gained 22 pounds.

Today I...

• bought some pickling supplies (i.e. vinegar)
• popped in & out of Target' (dishwasher detergent & puppy pads).
• caught up w/ old friend A.L. @ R&S's Chief's party.
• enjoyed Bad Music (& beers) Sunday @ OutaBounds.
• Hasselhoff'd 2 bbq ham-n-turkey wraps.

Today I...

• caught up w/ Jeff, Jenni, & Zoila (the deer are getting gaunt)
• sampled & shopped ala Costco.
• got new license plates (check.)
• strolled through the Westport Art Fair.
• was mesmerized by the Quixotic dance trip ON the Nelson. (see KC Star pix)

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• was happy/sad sister's divorce was finalized.
• had coffeetawk w/ Sen. Justus @ Coffee Break.
• mow m' yard & cut m' hairs.
• enjoyed Corroboree 16 @ the KC Zoo.
• made a Run for the Border (crunchwraps rule!)

Today I....

• went (back) to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• confirmed I get to go to LONDON! (for work)
• finished reading "Come Hell or High Water" (embarrassing, infuriating).
• gave Rep. Paul LeVota a tour of the liberry.
• caught up w/ my old pal LJ! (fina-freakin-lly)
• enjoyed chili & beer @ fundraiser for Rep. Beth Low.

Today I...

• caught up w/ Padma & Rachel Zoe (bananas)
• took my car BACK to Troostwood (door & inspection).
• attended (another) UMKC Staff Council Communications Committee meeting (zzzzzz).
• lunched @ M&M Bakery & Deli (ghetto-licious).
• polished off the leftover sketti (oh boy).
• moved back into Melrose Place!

Today I...

• had my Jay McShann release picked up by the KC Star, AP, & KCTV-5!
• met w/ Philanthropy Midwest Conf planning committee @ OP ConvCtr.
• met w/ & toured the liberry w/ (the delightful) Sen. Ridgeway.
• enjoyed $1 drafts @ Hooper's w/ the Chrisses.
• saw Mama Mia in the rain @ Starlight (talented cast, dumb show).

Today I...

• flew from New Orleans to Memphis to KC (beginning @ 4:45a!)
• picked up Nix from the sitter's.
• washed the Bayou (beer & b.o.) off of my shoes & cloths.
• made & ate sketti (oh boy).
• watched NeNe "di-rect" & was giddy w/ Glee!

Today I...

• enjoyed corncakes & b&g @ The French Market Cafe.
• melted while watching the Decadence Parade.
• fell in love w/ the Cajun sampler (seafood gumbo, shrimp creole!!, cajun fried chicken, jambalaya, & red beans and rice) @ Coop's.
• drank bourbon (& tequila, & beer, & daquiris!) on Bourbon.
• 4th mealed on muffaleta & Zapps.

Today I...

• 1AM 4th-mealed on pizza & fried cheese.
• sampled pralines whilst strolling the French Market.
• drank bourbon (& tequila, & beer) on Bourbon.

Today I...

• went to the gym before holiday! (elliptical, crunches)
• flew from KC to Memphis to New Orleans (hating Delta all the way)
• checked in to the (lovely) Place d'Armes
• enjoyed charbroiled oysters (yum) & spicy N'awlins scrimps (dbl yum!) @ Dragos ($$$, bad svc)
• drank bourbon (& tequila, & beer) on Bourbon
• had a stand-off w/ the Flower Cart Lady (& made her cry)

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches)
• got my Text-A-Librarian release picked up by The Pitch (yay!)
• enjoyed (2 veggie boigers, 1 dog) @ "Welcome Back Bloch School Students & Alumni" cookout
• transferred 6 shows (2 Flipping Out, 2 Models of the Runway, 1 MadMen, 2 Glee) from TiVo to laptop to watch whilst travelling (can't-miss-progrms-can't-miss-progrms)
• attended Consensus board meeting.
• packed for weekend in The Big Easy!!

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• attended UMKC Staff Council Governing Board mtg (time suck).
• scheduled Sen. Ridgeway for a liberry tour.
• got my Text-A-Librarian release picked up by KSHB-TV (yay!)
• enjoyed hh (Pacificos & margs) alfresco @ Sol Cantina.

Today I...

• worked from home (& LOVED IT!)
• stayed in/on bed 'til 11a & in sweats all day (decadent).
• caught up w/ AMC, (crazyass) Rachel Zoe, m'grl NeNe in the ATL, & Top Chef LV
• finished/submitted liberry endowment report (multi-tasking!)
• had tacos & margs @ Margaritas w/ (& refereed between) GM & RD.

Today I...

• marked my 200th day (stick-to-it-iveness!)
• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• scheduled (TWO!) more legislative tours (Circo & LeVota).
• got Jay McShann release picked up by The Pitch.
• was grateful for kimikushukuru (poetic).
• caught up over (a delightful) dinner @ P.F. Chang's.

Today I...

• drove (zzzz) from StL to KC
• stocked up on green olive cheddar (YUM!) from Osceola (Odessa) Cheese.
• stopped by JR&MS's for the last pool party of the season (brrr).
• mowed m' yard & laundered m' cloths.
• enjoyed some Bad Music Sundays (& beers) @ Outabounds.

Today I...

• saw (& loved) Inglourious Basterds @ the (coolah) Moolah.
• stocked up on vino & rice pasta @ (my beloved) Trader Joe's.
• enjoyed good company, (mediocre) Mexican, & (bad) street entertainers ("Bazoink") @ Casa Galarado, Westport Plaza.
• played (won!) Scrabble Slam & watched (1 good, 2 so-so) comedy @ The FunnyBone.
• had a nightcap w/ JS&LB over (winning!) Phase 10 Dice.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• met Rep. Paul LeVota & invited him to tour the liberry.
• got Sen. Justus to agree to issue astate proclamation honoring the liberry's 40th anniversary (very official!)
• drove (zzzzzz) to St. Louie.
• caught up w/ college bff's over provel (blyuk!) @ Joey B's.