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.