notes from me

left on

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:04:00 +0000

I can not believe what I did today. I did my usual morning chores before going to work when I noticed that my shirt needed to be ironed. So I ironed my shirt and went about my morning business which included an email check, a blog check, a cellphone check,a Facebook check and a morning news/weather check. It was getting late so I shut down everything and left for work. I get back home and OMG! noticed that I forgot to do one thing..unplug the iron. It's a good thing I have one of those automatic shut-off on my iron or who know what I would have came home to.

Today I was surprised with a gift of sweets. Due to the outcome of the situation that ended last week, my friend sent me a sampler of chocolate malt balls, chocolate pecan turtles, chocolate wafers and lightly salted roasted shelled pistachios. Yum!

Today I played with a Sony reader; it was okay. I can't wait to play with the nook and then I can make a decision.

I found a home for the last quilt that I created. My friend just welcomed a granddaughter, the first girl in her immediate family.

Quilting update: The design work, now begins hand-piecing the squares. Here is the first four-patch quilt block.

Word of the day: FATUOUS - stupid; foolishly self-satisfied

Trivia: On this day in 1889, the first jukebox made its debut in San Francisco, at the Palais Royale Saloon.

on TV tonight: Castle, Two and a Half Men, DWTS

I'm still reading Three Days Dead by Keith Donnelly.
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a quiet Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:38:00 +0000

I didn't do much today except the laundry (started late because security opened up the room 45 minutes late); went food shopping and then went to my power-walking class. The rest of the day was spent reading, listening to Christmas music and preparing meals for the rest of the week.

Quilting update: I think I got a design and it will work with a little improvisation.

Word of the day: PREVARICATE - to equivocate, to obfuscate the truth

Trivia: On this day in 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, TX. Texas Governor John B. Connally was seriously wounded. Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson was inaugurated as the 36th U.S. President.

on TV tonight: 2009 American Music Awards, Cold Case

I'm reading Three Days Dead by Keith Donnelly, the second book in the "Donald Youngblood" series.
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just chillin

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:19:00 +0000

To sleep is to dream and it feels better the second day. You don't realize how much stress, whether you try not to have it in your life, does take over.

I did a library run and picked up Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly, True Blue by David Baldacci and Crush by Alan Jacobson.

I finally watched Aliens in the Attic and it was a cute movie. Next up eis Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.

Quilting update: Cut 45 squares (9 of each color) and still have no idea for a design or what the end product will be.

Word of the day: LAMENT - to express sorrow; to grieve

Trivia: On this day in 1620, the Mayflower reached Provincetown, MA. The ship discharged the Pilgrims at Plymouth, MA, on December 26, 1620.

on TV tonight: nothing - will watch recorded shows

I'm reading Murder Takes The Cake by Evelyn David, the second book in the "Sullivan Investigations" mystery series.
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sleep is good

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:03:00 +0000

Sleep is a beautiful thing and I did plenty of that last night, waking up at my usual 5am. What a long day. First it was filling out forms. Then attending a meeting. Then off to the doctor where we can't explain why my ankles are swollen. Other than that, the heart is ticking as it should.

They put up the flag to cover while the tree is decorated. If you look closely, you can see the star on the tree.

This is a replica of the star that sits atop the tree.

Quilting update: fabrics ironed. I'm still trying to come up with a design pattern.

Word of the day: PUERILE - childish, immature, silly

Trivia: On this day in 1863, U.S. President Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address as he dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield in Pennsylvania.

Steps taken today: 11,435

on TV tonight: Bones, The Mentalist

I'm reading Murder Off the Books by Evelyn David, the first book in the "Sullivan Investigations" mystery series.
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the wait is over

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:47:00 +0000

The good news is I have a job. whew!

I'm hoping to sleep tonight. I'm hoping no more early morning wake-ups. I'm just glad that I have a job and I don't have to look because the job market is not good.

Quilting update: fabric has been washed.

Word of the day: VEX - to annoy

Trivia: On this day in 1883, the U.S. and Canada adopted a system of standard time zones.

I'm reading Sworn To Silence by Linda Castillo, the first book in the "Kate Burkholder" thriller series.
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it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:50:00 +0000

...everywhere you go...

Decorations are beginning to be seen as many of the office buildings gear towards the holiday season. First up, the Rockefeller Center tree has arrived, a 76-foot Norway spruce tree from Connecticut. To the left of the tree were discarded branches that I think will be used as fill-ins and to the right were some of the lights that will adorn the tree.

Quilting: I selected the fabric that will be used in my next quilting project. I don't know if it will be a small lap quilt or a wall hanging.

Word of the day: IMPASSE - blocked path; dilemma with no solutions

Trivia: On this day in 1915, Coca-Cola had its prototype for a contoured bottle patented. The bottle made its commercial debut the next year.

I'm reading The 7th Victim by Alan Jacobson, the second book in the "Karen Vail" thriller.
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on broadway

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:54:00 +0000

I love Broadway musicals and last night I went to see "Bye, Bye Birdie" and was also trying out a new-to-me restaurant that was located near the theater.

We ordered from the pre-theater prix-fix dinner menu: barley soup or mixed green salad in balsamic vinaigrette; penne with fresh tomato and basil sauce or blue snapper filet with capers and oregano in tomato sauce and broccoli or chicken breast sauteed in white wine and lemon sauce, served with roasted potatoes and dessert was homemade tiramisu. I had the salad and penne and my friends had either the fish or the chicken and they both said their meal was good as was mine. The only thing that marred this experience was the service which was very poor. Sometimes the service can ruin a good meal and in this case, it did.

The musical featuring John Stamos, Gina Gershon and Bill Irwin was fun. After watching a couple of acts, I then remembered the concept of the play and enjoyed the rest of the performance. John was great as was the rest of the cast. Bill Irwin, as always, added comic antics to the performance.

From yesterday:
Word of the day: ABYSS - an extremely deep hole

From yesterday:
Trivia: On this day in 1832, the first streetcar went into operation in New York City, NY. The vehicle was horse-drawn and had room for 30 people.

I finished I Scream, You Scream by Wendy Lyn Watson
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I missed

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:47:00 +0000

Guess who was filming a movie in my neighborhood? At Nathan's Famous? While I was at the office? Filming a movie? Less than 10 blocks away? Can you guess?

All is quiet, not much going on. Oh tomorrow I'm going to see the Broadway musical Bye, Bye Birdie featuring John Stamos. I was trying to remember the movie and all I can remember is Ann-Margret and Dick Van Dyke were in it and that I liked the movie. I'm looking forward to seeing it. Also we'll be trying a new-to-me Italian restaurant near the theater.

oh uh, guess what I did? I created my Christmas playlist on iTunes in preparation for listening to it, possibly tomorrow.

Word of the day: COMPUNCTION - feeling of uneasiness caused by guilt or regret

Trivia: On this day in 1789, Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter to a friend in which he said, "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."

Steps taken: 9,998

on TV tonight: White Collar, Monk

I'm reading I Scream, You Scream by Wendy Lyn Watson

oh did you guess? It was my favorite Yankees shortstop - Derek Jeter
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one thousand

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:10:00 +0000

Can you believe it? This is the 1,000th post that I've written. My first blog was about my doctor's diagnosis of me having weather-induced migraines.

Today was fun. Not. I had no computer access for the entire morning. Luckily once I got my computer, I was able to take care of business.

More angst. Next week is do or die.

Word of the day: BOLSTER - to support; to prop up

Trivia: On this day in 1938, Kate Smith first sang Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" on network radio.

Steps taken: 10,020

on TV tonight: Glee, Criminal Minds, CSI: NY

I'm reading Abandoned by Cody McFadyen, the 4th book in the "Smoky Barrett" thriller series.
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bliss

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:42:00 +0000

I did absolutely nothing. No work. No outside work. Nothing and it felt good. The only things I did was do a library run and picked up Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo and The 7th Victim by Alan Jacobson, both new-to-me authors.

Happy 40th Birthday Sesame Street.

Word of the day: CHAUVINIST - someone prejudiced in favor of a group to which he or she belongs

Trivia: On this day in 1775, the U.S. Marines were organized under authority of the Continental Congress.

Steps taken: 10,348

on TV tonight: NCIS, NICS: Los Angeles, The Good Wife, Dancing With The Stars, V

I'm reading Blood Game by Iris Johansen, the 9th book in the "Eve Duncan Forensics" series.
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foodie weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:18:00 +0000

We ate breakfast at IHOP. I love this place and since there isn't one that I can easily get to here, I always enjoy breakfast there whenever I get the chance.

Later we headed back to the Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show to attend the Neely's VIP Memphis Style BBQ Picnic and Book Signing. We arrived early and took a short perusal through the aisles sampling more food before going to the location where the picnic was being held. The BBQ Picnic was a catered lunch hosted by Pat and Gina Neely. Lunch included BBQ chicken and spare ribs covered in the Neely's famous sauces and spices, cole slaw, baked beans and a cookie.

Word of the day: ABSTRUSE - difficult to comprehend

On this day in 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt left for Panama. It was the first foreign trip made by a U.S. president.

Steps taken: will resume tomorrow

on TV tonight: Two and a Half Men, Dancing With The Stars, Castle, Rita Rocks

I'm reading Scone Cold Dead by Kaitlyn Dunnett, the second book in the "Liss MacCrimmon" series.
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oh my aching feet

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:55:00 +0000

We've walked up and down nearly all the vendor aisles. We've sampled all the foods that looked of interest to us. I never knew how many varieties of barbecue sauce are out in the marketplace. I never saw so many ways of preparing meat to use for said barbecue sauce. Lots of people. Crowds everywhere. Lines to sample food. Vendors selling their wares. Besides food, there were book vendors, grill vendors (something to please the men in attendance), drink mixers vendors and cooking-related goods. We had a great time on the first day of the Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show. Today we will be attending the Neely's Memphis Style BBQ Picnic and Booksigning event.

Word of the day: ERUDITE - learned, scholarly, bookish

On this day in 1793, The Louvre Museum, in Paris, opened to the public for the first time.

I'm reading Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett, the third book in the "Booktown" mystery series.
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a quiet Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:41:00 +0000

This is a joyous day in the city and I'm not able to take part in the festivities due to time constraints. I had fun living vicariously through those attending.

Word of the Day: PRISTINE - fresh and clean; uncorrupt

Trivia: On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected to be the sixteenth president of the United States.

I'm still reading Kilt Dead by Kaitlyn Dunnett
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don't worry, be happy

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:33:00 +0000

That needs to be my motto for the rest of the month. November 20. The eye twitch is back. Information overload. Resubmission. Reapplication.

On the other hand, The Yankees win! The Yankees win!

Word of the Day: GARGANTUAN - giant, tremendous

Trivia: On this day in 1872, Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for attempting to vote in the presidential election. She never paid the fine.

Steps taken today: 9,898

on TV tonight: Bones, The Mentalist

I'm reading Kilt Dead by Kaitlyn Dunnett is the first book in the "Liss MacCrimmon" cozy mystery series.
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words

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:55:00 +0000

Have you noticed the abundance of new commercials for hospitals? It's not for a career in medicine, but rather a stay at their facility. Do they know something I don't know.

I use to watch all three Law & Order shows. The original show was dropped because all the people that I liked left. L&O: SVU - I got tired of it, but I continued to watch L&O: Criminal Intent. Not anymore. First both lead actors (Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe) will be departing the series after the season two-parter this year and now I just heard that Eric Bogosian will also be leaving (I didn't care for him much). Now, there is no one from the original show. So long L&O shows.

Marianne asked if I'm going to "test drive" the nook...yep!

Word of the Day: GULLIBLE - easily deceived

Trivia: On this day in 1880, James and John Ritty patented the first cash register.

Steps taken today: 10,020

on TV tonight: Game 6 of the MLB World Series, Criminal Minds, CSI: NY

I haven't decided which book to read next.
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rambling

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:51:00 +0000

Today several books that I wanted went on sale so off I went to B&N. First they did a little remodeling so I was a bit confused as to where the books were shelved. Of the six books that I wanted, they only had two in stock, Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb and Murder Had a Little Lamb by Cynthia Baxter. On an impulse buy, I picked up Dirty Sexy Knitting by Christie Ridgway.

Later I ordered Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett, Take Me For A Ride by Karen Kendall, Dial Om for Murder by Diana Killian and The Fashion Hound Murders by Elaine Viets online.

The reason for the remodeling - they built an area to sell their newest gadget - "the nook". They had a mock version, without the insides and functional buttons, for us to touch and get a feel. The store said they'll have some in stock the week of Thanksgiving.

This afternoon during lunch, we went on an excursion to the West Side. I wanted to see what everyone was talking about. Docked in the Hudson River stands the Navy's newest - the assault ship, USS New York, made with 7.5 tons of World Trade Center steel that is part of its bow. Isn't she a majestic ship?

Word of the Day: sommelier - A restaurant employee who orders and maintains the wines sold in the restaurant and usually has extensive knowledge about wine and food pairings.

Trivia: On this day in 1507, Leonardo DaVinci was commissioned by the husband of Lisa Gherardini to paint her. The work is known as the Mona Lisa.

Steps taken today: 109485

on TV tonight: NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, The Good Wife

I'm reading Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb, the 29th book in the "In Death" series.
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pre is a word

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:03:00 +0000

I'm running out a book shelf space. It is not prudent at this time to make any big-item purchases right now; of course I don't consider thinking about pre-ordering "the nook" a big-item purchase.

I bought the pre-packaged Caesar Salad mix which includes the salad dressing, cheese and croutons. I didn't plan on using the dressing, cheese and croutons but I just like how they break up the leaves in the package. So what do you think my surprise was? The salad dressing, cheese and croutons were not in its cellophane packaging. Like I said, it didn't matter because I used my low-fat Catalina dressing.

Word of the Day: truculent - Fierce; savage; ferocious; barbarous

Trivia: On this day in 1783, Gen. George Washington issued his farewell address to the Army near Princeton, N.J.

Steps taken today: 9,892

on TV tonight: Two and A Half Men, Dancing With The Stars, Castle, Rita Rocks

I'm reading Up Close And Personal by Carla Cassidy
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lost but not found

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:46:00 +0000

I can't find my laundry card. [edited: we need the card to use the washer and dryer] I tore my place upside down looking for that card. I have to wait till Monday to get a new card from management. It's a good thing that I have a couple-of-days-worth of clean clothes.

So the library took one of my books from my hold. When we request library books, we have to include a date as to how long we want to wait for the books. Normally I add an extra month beyond the publishing date for my hold. Unfortunately the book that I wanted, Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo, was very popular and finally the book was ready for me, but was taken away because my hold date had expired. Luckily I know the librarian and she was able to put me at the top of the list to get the book again. I did come home with Huckleberry Finished by Livia J. Washburn, Blood Game by Iris Johansen and Abandoned by Cody Mcfadyen.

Word of the day: PLEBEIAN - of a low social class

On this day in 1892, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle is published.

October reading round-up: This month I've read 20 books and discovered 3 new-to-me authors: Lisa Bork, Lucy Lawrence and Heather Webber. I've read the following types of books: 10 cozy mysteries, 4 romantic suspense, 3 thrillers, 2 mystery/suspense and 1 romance.

I'm reading Sink Trap by Christy Evans, the first book in the new "Georgiana Neverall" cozy mystery series.
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I got an award

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:09:00 +0000

Marianne awarded me the Honest Scrap award. Thanks!

The rules are as follows: Thank the blogger who awarded you, and then list 10 honest things about yourself. Choose 7 other blogs to receive the award, and inform the bloggers that you've chosen them.

1. My fear of being surrounded by water (above my head or wading) is intense, but I’m glad I over some of my fear enough to enjoy cruising.

2. If it wasn’t for having to work and the Internet, I would be a hermit/recluse. Wanting my own money and my own place, I had to leave the comfort of my mother’s home and seek employment. The Internet allowed me to meet new people virtually which lead to meeting the same people in real life who have become good friends and those virtual friends have become a part of my daily life.

3. The universe is testing me since I try to live my life stress-free, but unfortunately, it’s not happening at this time. Twitching eyes, headaches and most recently blurry visions is causing me some discomfort. I know that once the situation has cleared, good or bad, I know I can handle it.

4. I’m an introvert and it is hard for me to socialize among a group of unfamiliar faces. I’ll be the one hugging the wall. Even if I’m invited to an event with one familiar faces, I’ll find a spot and stay until it’s time to leave. However, I tend to have a good time people watching and listening to conversations.

5. I may debate whether to attend an event (I don’t like going alone), but if I really want to see that author or celebrity, I’ll go and sit in the back of the room so that I go unnoticed. Of course the last two times I went to an author’s event, I got a shout-out.

6. When playing games, either with a group or online, I’m not at all competitive. I’m happy if I win, but I don’t strive to win.

7. I will not let people take advantage of me. People tend to think just because I’m quiet that I won’t speak up for myself. They only have to betray me to see my wrath. Too many people in my life, especially family and friends have burned me and it hurts.

8. I’ve been known to get rid of toxic friends in order to save my sanity.

9. I chose to remain single and childless. Having grown up a single-parent household and also see cousins raised the same way, I saw their daily struggle to put food on the table and clothes on our back all by themselves and I knew if there was no husband present, I would not be a single parent.

10. I can’t wear anything around my neck because I feel like I’m being suffocated.

I don't have too many people to tag:

Tori
Brandy
Melissa
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slow

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:05:00 +0000

I don't know what is going on, but I'm feeling a bit tired and sluggish.

I lost another set of earrings. I wear leverbacks which supposedly should come out, but apparently they do for me. I think I'll buy me some studs.

Word of the Day: DISINGENUOUS - sly and crafty

Trivia: On this day in 1636, Harvard College was founded in Massachusetts. It was the first school of higher education in America. And on this day in 1886, The Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York Harbor by President Cleveland.

Steps taken today: 4,418 (rain)

on TV tonight: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, The Middle

I'm still reading Heir of the Dog by Judi McCoy
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book signings

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:24:00 +0000

I love book signings, especially with authors that I like. If a book author has a book signing in NYC, I'll be there.

Today I went to a book signing at my local quilt shop. Clare O’Donohue, author of two books in the "Someday Quilt" mysteries series was there to tell us how she got started and the roads she traveled to bring her story to the printed page. It was a great event and I'm glad I discovered her work. Oh the best thing was before she started the session, she asked if I was there. I love it when authors remember me from emails or correspondence. I had told her I would be attending this event. I got both my books autographed and it is sitting on my autographed book row.

Word of the Day: ACIDULOUS - sour in taste or manner

New York Trivia: On this day in 1858, Roland Macy opened Macy's Department Store in New York City. It was Macy's eighth business venture -- the other seven failed. And on this day in 1904, the New York subway system officially opened. It was the first rapid-transit subway system in America.

Steps taken today: 5,642 (rain)

on TV tonight: nothing

I'm reading Heir of the Dog by Judi McCoy, the second book in the "Dog Walker" mystery series.
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a quiet Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:27:00 +0000

The big news around here is....The Yankees are playing in the World Series.

Word of the day: ONEROUS - troublesome and oppressive; burdensome

Trivia: On this day in 1774, The First Continental Congress of the U.S. adjourned in Philadelphia. And on this day in 1949, U.S. President Harry Truman raised the minimum wage from 40 to 75 cents an hour.

Steps taken today: 10,343

on TV tonight: Dancing With The Stars, Castle

I'm still reading Storm Cycle by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen
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it is done

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:43:00 +0000

the beginning
the end
Above you'll find the picture of when I knew what fabric and/or color scheme was planned on using for the quilt. At that time I had no idea what I was going to do, but I just let the fabric and the creative juice create. All of the patterned fabric was used. Introducing Assorted Flavors. I'm always amazed at the finished product and the picture does not do it justice.

This project was interesting because it's the largest quilt that I've ever made. Hand piecing it was easy. I actually like this part because this is where you design and create how the quilt will look. The hard part was machine quilting because there was more to work with. I had to roll the ends so that it was easy to quilt. I did learn from the class I took and put the ironing board behind my sewing table to catch the quilt as I stitched. You really feel the weight. I know eventually I should make the attempt to make a crib-size quilt.

I had a good workout at my indoor power walking class. The one thing I could not do is locate the spot to self-take my pulse. The instructor was able to locate it and I felt the beat. Another classmate was able to locate my pulse and I felt the beat. But when I tried the same spot without their guidance, I couldn't located it until they literately put my fingers on the spot. Oh well.

I have two clocks in my bedroom; one by my bed which is 30 minutes faster and one on my dresser which shows the correct time. Obviously the clock on the dresser thought it was Daylight Savings Time because the digits said 4:08 instead of 5:08. So this tells me that next week may be Daylight Savings Time.

Word of the day: DILATE - to make larger; to expand

Trivia: On this day in 1400, author, Geoffrey Chaucer, died at the age of 57. He was the first poet to be buried in Westminster Abbey. And on this day in 1962, American author, John Steinbeck, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

on TV tonight: Cold Case

I'm reading Storm Cycle by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen
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rainy night here

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:17:00 +0000

Finally the FedEx man arrived with my delivery of my netbook. It will be used for mobility since the laptop I have now is a desktop replacement model.

While I waited I watched Monsters vs. Aliens-cute and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen-action-packed and long.

I went to the library and picked up Storm Cycle by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen.

I just found out that I can program my DVR from my cable company's website. It even list all the shows that I recorded and my scheduled recordings. How cool is that?

Did anyone watch the new show White Collar? I did and I like it.

quilt update: almost done.

Word of the day: ADULTERATE - to make impure

Trivia: On this day in 1788, poet, Sarah Joseph Hale, was born. She wrote the poem "Mary Had A Little Lamb."

on TV tonight: recorded shows since the Yankees game was postponed.

I'm reading Mischief in Mudbug by Jana DeLeon
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Fall Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Dru) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:11:00 +0000

Yeah, we're in the season of Fall and today is Friday. Nothing new to report in my corner of the universe. The FedEx man came today and I missed him. I think I know what it is which means tomorrow I'll be patiently awaiting his delivery. I like FedEx because they deliver on Saturdays unlike UPS.

Word of the day: MALADROIT - clumsy, tactless

Trivia: On this day in 1915, approximately 25,000 women demanded the right to vote with a march in New York City, NY.

on TV tonight: Monk, White Collar

I'm reading Mischief in Mudbug by Jana DeLeon is the second book in the "Ghost-In-Law" mystery romance series.
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