Farewell Co-Pilot, and Pumpkin

The house is uglier without one companion. However, it does mean there's a second home for pumpkins. 

Thanks Ladies' Home Journal

In an effort to use the magic of technology, Co-pilot took a picture of herself to virtually "try-on" haircuts. Who knew if you search for, "try on haircuts" you are swiftly linked to MormonChic, which then leads you to Ladies' Home Journal. This is what we did instead of laundry.

Superbowl XLII...in Pretzels

Pigeons Without A Home

Chicago keeps an eternal flame burning-if not for those we've lost in war, for the chilly pigeons.

Thanks Whitney

It's Wednesday evening and if you aren't tuned in to PBS you're doing something wrong. Yup, American Ballroom Challenge has been on our calendar for weeks and it was well worth it. Tonight's American Smooth competition featured dances to none other than "Gangster's Paradise" and "We are Siamese." It was co-hosted by Jasmine Guy. All of Whitney's sass without much ballroom know-how.

Would you like to add extra insurance?

In an unfortunate twist, we lost our heat during the coldest weekend of the year. Conveniently we also had visitors. In one of our many conversations with the landlord, she mentioned that she'd like to see us have a rug in the kitchen. She actually had one in mind that has been hanging out in her basement, "it is green and grey and will go very good in your kitchen. It will match." While she's right in it matching our countertops, she didn't mention the part about corporate sponsorship.

Olive Paste? Not Tapenade.

We just learned a fun fact. Olive oil should be kept above 9 degrees C to keep from solidifying. That converts to 48 degrees F. Sadly, our oil is not pourable these days. Brrr.