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I got new books!  I went to Borders and I got…

The Bean Trees, by Barbara Kingsolver
Dry, by Augusten Burroughs
Mockingbird:  A Portrait of Harper Lee, by Charles J. Shield

Important things to remember:
1. A date that is nice to you but not to the waiter is not a nice person.
2. Cheap wine can lead to expensive mistakes.
3. A fine line exists between creativity and madness.
4. A finer line exists between collection and [...]

I got a very, very nice bonus - just when I needed it most!
I finally finished Running with Scissors, by Augusten Burroughs.  Great book.

What good things do you have to share?

Dog Collage
Originally uploaded by gina.banina.

I did this collage this evening (Click on the image for a much better view). I have not had the creativity to do a collage from beginning to end in a long time.

Today I saw a woman reading a book entitled “Crackhead.”  Who knew a book of that title even existed.  She seemed captivated.
A man was seated not far from her, with a penetrating gaze.  I imagine that he might be a stalker or might one day stalk someone.  His mustache makes me sure of it.  The [...]

A few tips from me to you…
Do not buy sushi from Trader Joe’s. Try Whole Foods instead. Or make it yourself!
Always have an extra bottle of wine at home. You never know when an unexpected guest will show up or an unexpected social engagement will come up.
Do not buy Clorox® brand sponge mops. Mine broke [...]

Vonnegut
Originally uploaded by gina.banina.

The great authors just keep dying. Hunter S. Thompson last year and Kurt Vonnegut this year. Who is next?
In memory of him, I encourage you to pick up one of his fabulous novels and read it (for the first time or for the second or third time, no [...]

Woofstock 2007 is nearly here!
THIS Thursday, April 12th (AKA tomorrow) at 9 p.m. come to the Way Out Club (2525 South Jefferson Avenue) and support the Benton Park West Dog Park Committee while enjoying an eclectic musical experience. Bands featured include Chico Massioni, (sp?) The Maid Rites, and Forbidden Fruit Snacks.
There is [...]

VENUS ENVY 2007 BRINGS ALL WOMEN ART SHOW TO THE LOCUST BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR THE 9TH YEAR
Venus Envy St. Louis is an all-female art event showcasing painting, sculpture, installations, collage, music, and dance. Thirty-six visual artists, sixteen live performances, a fashion show, St. Louis’ own Roller Derby Girls, Albino Alley Cat Revue and Gravity Plays [...]

Family Reunion by Jeredith Merrin from Bat Ode. ©
The divorced mother and her divorcing
daughter. The about-to-be ex-son-in-law
and the ex-husband’s adopted son.
The divorcing daughter’s child, who is
the step-nephew of the ex-husband’s
adopted son. Everyone cordial:
the ex-husband’s second wife
friendly to the first wife, warm
to the divorcing daughter’s child’s
great-grandmother, who was herself
long ago divorced. Everyone
grown used to the idea [...]