Great story about my former co-worker

In a few days we can say "Leon, Leon!" But we can always talk about the "dowwwwnfalll of society!" NebraskaPressWomen.org

What's your parking "personality?"

Do you "Search and Destroy" or do you "Lay and Wait?" Maybe you're a "Stalker" or do you just "See it and take it?" Read the story and decide what parking style you have: TheOmahaChannel.com - Automotive - Crowded Lots Bring Out Parking Personalities

Scribble a message in the margin

At last! Permission to scribble in my books, though according to Ben Macintyre's rules, I shouldn't do it in my hardcovers. But that's where I scribble most! I don't know if it's because those are the ones which have the content I want to scribble about or if it's just that they have wider margins than paperbacks....hmmm. Either way, I'm giving way to the urge to scribble!

Teen's mom rekindles debate over novel

It's one thing to say your child can't read a controversial book in school, but to keep his whole class from reading it is something else. As Clemson University (S.C.) English professor says, "There's a fine line between good parenting and censorship."
What almost worries me more than this is that this mother had "never heard of" Catcher in the Rye. Granted, I've never read it either, but I'm familiar with the title, and it's been on my mental "To be read someday" list. Maybe I'll move it to the active TBR list...

Thanks to Jade Walker for the heads-up on this story in her blog, Afterthoughts

Today's Cops n' Doughnuts giggle

It's nice when crime stories have a happy ending: Yahoo! News - Police Follow Doughnut Trail, Solve Crime

Radio Netherlands

Dutch news in English: Radio Netherlands (okay, so this is mostly for myself, but let's face it...if you're reading this, you're probably me)

This is just sad...

TheOmahaChannel.com - News - Omaha Marine Killed Same Day Wife Gives Birth

Homosexuality Worries Get School To End Cross-Dressing Day

Okay, this is just ridiculous. Some parents are just a little too...something. Geez.
TheOmahaChannel.com - News - Homosexuality Worries Get School To End Cross-Dressing Day

It's Election Day

O! I voted today! (Omaha got creative with their stickers)

Get the "dreck-ball" rolling

Here's a great post at Cait London's site about writer's fears. I need to get off the couch and get that "dreck-ball" rolling. I think that's my greatest fear: the dreck.

There's a "Darcy Syndrome"?

Well, I know I've got it.

But I think what the author of "Why do we still fall for Mr Darcy?" missed (and maybe what some of the women interviewed did too) is that there's a difference between the guy we drool over in books and movies, and the guy we really want to spend our lives with.

"One, Two, Five!" "Three, sir!" "Three!"

This just kills me: Holy Hand Grenade

Google Search Reveals Credit-Card Numbers

This is disturbing, but it's a reminder to be careful about where you use your credit card online. As the story pointed out though, 1) the search engine isn't at fault -- it only found the information -- and, 2) larger, reputable retailers like e-bay, Amazon, Best Buy and Sears did not appear in the lists found, it was smaller "mom-and-pop" shops and smaller businesses. For the story, follow this link

Watershed books

"Everyone has a favourite book, but what was the novel that changed you or saw you through a crisis?" Interesting question. I'll have to think about that one a few days, and get back to you. Until then, read the article and think about your own - it'd be cool if you'd share yours by posting a comment.

(Yay! Two posts in one day!)

Mmmmmm, nakey Darcy...D'oh!

Look at what Colin Firth said in this interview: "I still find it amusing that what the public doesn't know is that the original screenplay for Pride And Prejudice called for Mr Darcy to jump into the pond nude." (If you follow the link, the quote is at the end of the article, on the second page)

I think we need a director's cut of Pride & Prejudice! But then they probably didn't even film that bit...

Sylvia - Sarcasm at its best

This is so cool! I'm so glad I finally found this website. I just love Sylvia...

Rembrandt's possible disability an advantage?

This is interesting. I really like the idea that a disability may not always be a disability. I never would have considered that a lack of depth perception could actually help an artist.

Health News Article Reuters.com

Norman Rockwells America

Yesterday we visited the Joslyn Museum in Omaha to see the
Norman Rockwell exhibit It was interesting to see the actual Saturday Evening Post covers and a few of the original paintings.

First Post

Hello! I haven't been happy with the way my other blog host works -- just not too smooth when it comes to using it -- so I thought I'd give Blogger a try. If this works more smoothly, I'll certainly post more!