Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• attended Sen. Justus (w/ special guest Rep. Low) legislative update @ Oak St. Coffee
• logged into Facebook for 1st time in 8 days (& hadn't missed a thing).
• ordered Unicorn season tix & Aretha @ KC Live tix.
• cashed in a Spreesy @ The Drop: amazing cucumber mint gin martini & bruscettas!
• took in AHT's production of "Putnam Co. Spelling Bee" (cute.)

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• attended ULibs staff announcements committee mtg (zzz, zzz, zzz).
• updated the liberry's social media & construction blog (productive).
• popped into OfficeMax & picked up donation supplies to 49/63 Neighborhood Back-to-School Rally.
• whipped up a (ginormous) batch of (perfecto) pesto w/basil from m' "garden" (& served w/whole wheat penne)
• watched The Gates (losing interest fast) then Good Wife (better&better&better) then good night.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• prepped slides for & attended Ulibs all-staff mtg.
• had a planning meeting re: an ed/info video about the book robot.
• attended KC Urban Core Group "meeting" (happy hour) @ Retro.
• welcomed back m' Mad Men & lol'd (& sniffsniff'd) @ Kathy G (r.i.p. Chance).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• caught up on m'blog (6 entries -oy!)
• met w/ FOL prez to plan for next week's board meeting.
• stayed @ work 'til 6:30p & dug my way through 300+ emails!
• whipped up a salmon, penne, pea & (good ol') Campbells Cream of Mushroom Soup one pan dish (surprisingly delish!)
• topped off the night w/ Top Chef & Work of Art (Miles = douchebag)

Today I...

• tore down & loaded up the gear then drove to Garden City.
• picked up Nix & a cooler full of fresh (frozen) beef from the 'rents.
• washed the river, dirt, & buzillion dead bugs from my car.
• unloaded, unpacked, hosed down, & put-away the gear.
• was blown away by Inception in the VIP room @ Cinemark on the Plaza.
• watched Kathy get a paps & said settled in w/ The Closer (ahhhhh TiVo, how I missed you!!!)

Today I...

• marked a better breakfast: eggs w/ sausage, havarti, onions, & tomatoes.
• lugged our coolers to the bus & bounced off to Bennett Springs.
• floated down the Niangua back to NRO.
• passed the time playing Sorry! & drinking margaritas.
• had a meat-a-palooza grill-a-thon: brauts AND bison AND turkey AND salmon.
• went a'callin' on our neighbors (beerz in tow).

Today I...

• went a'callin' on our neighbors (coffee in tow).
• soaked up some sun (& beerz) in the Niangua.
• enjoyed the beerbust/barbecue w/ the boyz.
• made s'mores beneath the umbrella as the storm began to brew.
• rocked @ Catch Phrase under the canopy.

Today I...

• percolated the perfect cuppa-joe.
• soaked up some sun (& beerz AND TradeJoe's Pomegranate-Limeade w/vodka) on the Niangua.
• welcomed RD to camp.
• grilled & enjoyed bison burgers, turkey burgers, & (my world famous) pasta salad.
• went a'callin' on our neighbors (drinx in tow).

Today I...

• left Nixie @ Gram's & drove to Lebanon, MO.
• officially closed on the sale of the Wyoming St. house (fina-freakin-ly!)
• checked in @ Pridefloat HQ & set up camp w/ JK @ NRO.
• soaked up some sun (& beerz) in the Niangua.
• grilled then chowed down on salmon burgers & jumbo dawgs.
• went a'callin' on our neighbors (drinx in tow).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pullups, latdips).
• met with/"oriented" new head dental librarian.
• handled damage control w/ disappointed donor DG.
• loaded the car to capacity w/ gear, me-n-Nix & drove to the 'rents in Garden City.
• struggled to hear "The Gates" (online) over Pop's house-shaking snores.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• booked our hotel (b&b) in Rome - Relais Al Senato (molto bello!).
• signed closing paperwork on Wyoming St. house (hallelujah!)
• attended in UMKC Facilities Advisory Committee mtg (zzz).
• (finally) finished packing for camping.
  

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• participated in Philanthropy MidWest Conference steering cmte mtg.
• attended monthly Alumni Constituent Relations mtg.
• finished shopping for camping trip @ PriceChopper ($$-ugh).
• organized/pre-packed for camping & made/enjoyed (boxed) jambalaya w/skrimps!
• went to bed w/ m' GoodWife & The Closer.

Today I...

• stayed in bed 'til 10:30a (much needed).
• vacuumed living/dining/den/bedrooms (& stairs!).
• soaked up the summer sun in JR&MS's pool (divine).
• stocked up for camping @ Costco.
• sweated (m'balls off) w/ m'boyz-n-m'beerz @ Mary's.

Today I...

• participated in Consensus strategic planning "retreat" ON A SATURDAY!
• took a camping-planning mtg (over a turkey pesto wrap) w/ RD & JK @ The Blue Moose.
• mowed Wyoming St. yard (for the last time!)
• picked up a pair of water socks for RD @ Target.
• attended a 40th B-day Back Yard BBQ (in the sweltering heat).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• participated in Univ. Advancement divisional mtg (zzz).
• enjoyed a vegan lunch (but horrible service) @ FuD (pronounced "food").
• popped into Fervere for 2 (delectable) loaves (olive & whole wheat).
• cleared out Wyoming St. house w/ RD (plants, lamps, wall-hangings).
• made/ate (did not enjoy) poached egg over lentil, tomato, lettuce salad (FAIL).

Today I...

• went got a physical (w/ finger up da butt) & had blood drawn before work.
• (modified proposal &) got accepted to present again @ Online Information (in LONDON!).
• scheduled & began planning four "robot open house" events.
• made (RD's mom's dumpling-inspired) egg noodle, scallion, cottage cheese, w/ butter butter butter (the description doesn't do it justice, but trust - DELISH!)
• gave up on BB12, was unimpressed by Work of Art, & lol'd @ Hot in Cleveland.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• p**ped quinoa & lentils.
• spent $19 on Groupon for $38 worth of local organic veggies & $14 on Spreesy for $28 worth o' grub @ Po's Dumpling Bar.
• lunched on (delicious & spicy!) curry veggies & noodles @ Po's.
• met w/ architects re: new library entrance/event space.
• hh's w/ EM @ Outa Bounds.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• participated in Dean's Advisory Team mtg & finalized and submitted Goldin proposal.
• researched hotels in Rome.
• scheduled the closing on the Wyoming St. house (June 20!)
• made/enjoyed lentil/quinoa/salsa lettuce wraps (healthy/tastey!).
• got Hot in Cleveland (x3).

Today I...

• edited Goldin proposal.
• lunched on quinoa/lentil soup & (last of last week's) pasta salad.
• spent $50 on Spreesy for $100 worth o' grub @ Cafe Trio!
• fought the (unexpected) lines @ Sunfresh
• made & enjoyed curry lentil tomato "samosas".
• checked in on the houseguests, the Next Food Network Star, & welcomed the return of The Closer.

Today I...

• drove home to KC.
• popped into Costco (& was disappointed by the skimpy selection o' samples).
• laughed & cried @ Bethenny's wedding & met the hunky houseguests of BB12.
• prepped the week's fibers: quinoa & lentil.
• imbibed on bucket(s) o' beerz @ Mary's for Recycled Sound Sundays

Today I...

• dropped a Benjamin @ Walmart (cloths & toiletries).
• dropped another Ben @ Trader Joe's (wine & wine).
• was chilled by of The Winter's Bone (exceptional acting & storyline) @ the Plaza Frontenac.
• celebrated BC's 40th w/ karaoke, a caricaturist, a card reader & all his most favoritest foods @ Joe's (magical) Cafe.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pullups, pushups, leglifts, twists).
• edited/reviewed NEH grant app & drafted responses to liberry "visioning" q's.
• drove to St.L (& didn't stop once!).
• checked in @ Chez Staffandy.
• dined @ The Wood (ehhh) & strolled the Maplewood "Let Them Eat Art" fest.
• beat BC & the Js @ Phase10 dice.

Today I...

• (fin-a-freakin-ly) got new/replacement den carpet.
• ate too much (pigs-n-blanks, sloppy joes, chips, desserts & my award-winning pasta salad) @ Univ. Advancment dept. potluck picnic.
• attended fundraiser soiree for Senator J @ Blvd. Brewing Co.
• mowed the Wyoming St. yard for the 2nd to last time (fingers crossed!)
• packed for the StL while hanging out w/ the D-List.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pullups, latdips).
• suffered through another (toxic) Staff Council Governing Board mtg.
• lunched on quinoa pilaf+ (day3).
• hh'd w/ coworkers @ Westside Local celebrating 1 b-day & 2 30yr workiversaries.
• made/enjoyed chinese dumplings & spinach rice.
• bedded down w/ Padma, Tom, (sayonara Arnold) and The Good Wife.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• lunched on leftover quinoa pilaf+ (day2).
• attended a (worthless) "writing a campaign case statement" mtg.
• toasted the hardwork & (almost) success of my KCMPS Strategic Action Team @ The Cashew.
• was ravenous over RD's dirty rice.
• lol'd over Bethenny, Louie (ep2) & Hot in Cleveland.

Today I...

• flew from MDW to MCI.
• picked up Nix & gave hims a whittle baff.
• enjoyed popcorn & Eclipse (team Jacob!) @ AMC Ward Parkway.
• got milk @ Targe' & picked up a pullover @ Old Navy.
• did 4 loads of laundry, took out the trash, & made dinner (quinoa pilaf+).
• turned in early w/ The Good Wife, Work of Art, Louis (ehhh), & The OCD Project,

Today I...

• checked out the la Trump (CY's favorite building).
• enjoyed peel-n-eat skrimps overlooking the Chicago River @ Dick's Last Resort.
• cooled off w/ an ice cream sammie @ Hershey's on Michigan Ave.
• stopped into Sidetracks to sing along w/ showtunes (& consume countless quantities o' KetelOneKrush).
• satisfied RD's pizzaddiction @ Ranalli's.
• continued the excess w/ (unnecessary tho tasty) canned tamales from the magical "they've-got-it!" market.

Today I...

• served as packmule schlepping gear across Chicago (oy vey).
• took in amazing skyline views from Lake Michigan aboard The KCMOBoys (thx RL&CG!)
• enjoyed beerz, brauts & the perfect bite o' chips (2 Wavy Lay's, 1 Nacho Cheese Dorito, 1/2 Baked Nacho Cheese Dorito, 1/3 Garden Tomato & Basil) dockside @ Montrose Harbor.
• said what she said (& lol'd).
• journeyed to Rogers Park for (unnecessary tho tasty) dinner @ Leona's.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups, leglifts).
• attended Sen. Justus' legislative update @ Oak Street Coffee
• delivered Nix to the boarders (sniff sniff).
• purchased tix to Rome (Italy, that's right).
• flew to Chi-town (making good use of SWA Rewards drink tix.)
• checked in @ Chez Yanchelly & nightcapped @ SoFo.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pullups, latdips).
• forgot to wear underware to work (whoopsy).
• enjoyed lunch @ Chez Elle (salmon, capers, artichoke crepe - c'est magnifique!)
• popped into Fervere for some (heavenly) bread
• made/enjoyed (perfect) gazpacho using fresh herbs from m'garden (chives, basil, parsely, dill).
• packed for Chi-town.