A Good Start Means a Good Day...

I try to start every day with a Cup O Joe, something tastey. A good start to the day means that no matter what comes up that day, atleast a good tone was set from the start. And as always, there is one rule in this house that must never be broken. Always have a book in progress!

More Grapefruit and some times the Joe is served on the rocks.

Siggi, meet my readers, readers meet Siggi! I am a HUGE fan of Greek yogurt. I love it but this, this is like Greek yogurt of ROIDS! I'd never even heard of Icelandic Style Skyr yogurt. It's even creamier than greek and has more of a wang. If you are up to the tangy challenge you should try it sometime. I'm a fan of anything flavored with Ginger.

Chobani? Yes PLEEEEAAASE! I think that Honey is my favorite flavor.

Okay, I think that the Orange/Ginger is good but this Pomegranate/Passion Fruit isn't worth it. Just sayin.

How do you like to start your day?

Oh Wonder Book and Video, How I Missed You...

Years ago when The Bear and I lived in Frederick MD, one of my favorite places to go was Wonder Book and Video. I would go there, get lost in the stacks of book, smell the aroma of second hand volumes, then make my way to the video side and rent a movie to bring home. In those days it was usually a Season of the Sopranos since we didn't have HBO then. Oh Tony, how I miss your nose whistle! Good times, good times. Any ways, I digress. A couple months ago The Bear and I went to visit our dear friend Leah who lives in Frederick and I couldn't resist dragging every one along into the store. Can you belive that Leah practically lives around the corner and has never been inside? It's almost criminal. I wandered around the Art/Photography section among others while The Bear and Leah found themselves enjoying the Engineering/Math section. You just never know what you are going to find in here. It's always a treasure hunt.

What used book store wouldn't be complete without a Stephen King section? Erynne, this pic is for you. Anything you want me to pick up next time I'm there?

I found this stack next to the check out. It made my day. I mean seriously, what could be funnier. Scientology for UNDER $1. Guess it wasn't the smash hit it was hoped to be.

If you aren't lucky enough to live close to a Wonder Book no worries cause you can always get your fix online! Yeppers, take a gander and see what you can find! Wonder Book and Video.

Moleskine Trip Day2...

On day 2 of the Moleskine Trip we spent the day in Baltimore. The first stop was a place called The Book Thing. It's a non profit where you can bring books to donate if you'd like or you can just take books, FOR FREE! Here's the front. The garage door is where you can drop off books that you want to donate. Or you can walk in the entrance and wander around to find some treasures.

Inside there is a curtain that seperates the area closed to the public where they sort the books. This sign says it all. Everyone has their limit!

The books are shelved according to topic, but the shelves are disorganized. They have so much turn over that I'm sure that job would be impossible.

Here's a member of the Moleskine Club, Bruce. He's deep in thought trying to figure out which one of these hundreds of books he's going to choose to come home with him.

After we had gathered our free bags of literary goodies we loaded ourself back into the car and headed to one of The Bear's favorite places, The Lexington Market. He was introduced to this magical place some years ago by some co workers. Here is where he gets the best fish sandwich and oh so fresh oysters!

We parked the car in the garage and walked in. When we walked through the doors we were greated by murals on the walls! Down the Rabbit Hole anyone?

At the Lexington Market you can find just about anything you could want. From beautiful fresh fish.

To fresh produce.

They have crabs, racoon meat, rabbit, on and on. If you want to eat it or cook it then it's here baby!

Then of course you must eat the fish sandwich. My mother has been hearing about this place for years from The Bear. It's a simple fish fillet on white bread. And of course you can't eat at our favorite food stand and NOT eat some oysters! Mmmm, yummy to the tummy.

On our way back to the car lookie what we found! Look familiar anyone?

After the market we headed to The American Visionary Art Museum! What a blast this place is. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures while there. 1 I was feeling a lot of pain and 2 you aren't allowed to take photos inside the museum. If you are ever in the area of the Baltimore Inner Harbor please go and check it out.

After the museum we went out to dinner and had a great meal. I even pulled out the old Moleskine and sketched the peppermill. What a wonderful end to a wonderful day!