Sourpuss

Apparently, Mark and I aren't the only ones in our house that enjoy this San Francisco treat.

Imagine our surprise when Kate jumped up on a nearby chair,

joined us at the table,

and stealthily "stole" her share.

I've never know a cat to like sourdough, but Kate sure does. That, and olives.

multi-purpose

one of this year's best purchases has definitely been my classic black miller bag, snagged during a fun-but-crazy vera bradley outlet sale event a few months ago. the uses for this bag are endless.

it works wonderfully as a laptop bag for my weeks back in the office.

i find it to be the perfect size for overnight work trips [although, admittedly, it can get to be a bit heavy to haul around clothes, shoes and toiletries on one shoulder and a computer on the other].

its many compartments make it a great companion for weekend trips to the farmer's market.

and i have, on occasion, also used it as a gym bag, a beach bag, and to tote around whatever craft projects i happen to be working on.

i tend to use my fave bag for carrying things. imagine my surprise when i found that it also doubles (triples? quadruples?) as a very comfortable lounge spot:)

banished...

...to the patio for the next two hours, while we let our apartment air out from the ant ex"terminator" spray-down....

...with a kitty that is not only yelling at me...

...but has apparently learned how to escape from her carrier!

i was hoping to avoid this. as a result, i get to try to keep her from slipping between the bars of our railing or from sitting/jumping from one of the many ledges.

i have a feeling that this won't be a productive afternoon. and to think i have a plane to catch in 6 hours. oy.

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(updated at 2:00pm)

seriously. the last hour has been a constant battle:

lap kate vs. laptop