In between conference sessions today, a friend and I grabbed coffee at Plumes in Monterey. Their big selling point? Brewed by the cup coffee! You pick from an extensive list of flavors and types, and they’ll make you a fresh-brewed individual cup. How cool is that? I think we need one of these near my …
Seriously! First the stomach flu, then the toe, now the window… did one of you curse me? This afternoon’s original plan: Write up some deals, pick up some kids — one from school, and one from the sitter where he was safely ensconced while I did my workshop this morning. What actually happened? Let me …
So I was sitting outside WGN today waiting for my ride, and up came this little bird. He sat on my bag, he sat on me, he sat on Mr. Mashup Mom, and he ate part of a cookie I had in my purse. This, not a wild bird, I think — considered putting him …
Just checking in briefly again before heading out to dinner, since I haven’t had much time to get online today. BEA is an amazing conference, you guys — and since this is a bargain blog, I’ll mention the freebies! I already shipped home a box of free books and ARCs (advance reader copies) and have …
Just checking in briefly from Book Expo America — The amount of walking I did today, you guys! It unfortunately reminded me that I have asthma, and I don’t think the traffic fumes are helping. But I figure it all worked off the yummy Indian food I had for dinner. 🙂 After dinner, walked over …
While I’m pondering today… I get the occasional email and comment asking if I personally check out all of the deals I post. Let’s think about this for a minute — Um, no. My personal funds, storage space, and appetite for consumerism are somewhat less than unlimited, and a lot of the deals I post, …