As a reader my ears are always perked to book signings in the area. When I saw one of my favorite authors, Jodi Picoult, will be in the area for a book signing I was immediately intrigued.

She's promoting her new book, "House Rules." Here's the synopsis of the book: "Devoted mother Emma Hunt is shocked when she and her family suddenly find themselves at the center of a police investigation after Jacob - her 18-year-old son with Aspergers's syndrome- is accused of murder in this hautning novel from the best selling author of 'Handle with Care.'"

I may not fit in with the majority of my age bracket, but I can't wait to bid adieu to Conan O’Brien. I have never been a fan and really dislike him. There is a fight over the remote control in my house now that the red-headed, jumping host has taken over as we’re split on liking and disliking him.When Jay Leno was winding down to leave I was seriously upset. I always watch Jay over David Letterman, I just like him best.

1. There are a lot less apathetic people out there than I thought

Now that Thanksgiving has passed, what lived up to your tastebud’s dreams and what, if anything, fell short? How was the company? Anyone too loud or fighting over who got to pull the wishbone?

For me and my multiple celebrations (friends, mom mom’s, boyfriend’s mom’s, and my dad’s) they were all great.

Top things I learned in October

Top things I learned in September

Politics is still pumping in my veins

A few months ago I went to a local car wash with a half-off coupon and was really pleased with the quality of the wash. So last Thursday when my car was begging me for a wash I brought it back to the same place – sans coupon to get it super clean and shiny.

Sometimes I don't believe what I'm reading, or hearing or seeing. I'm going to start posting them and hope to get some feedback.

Here's the most recent one:

The little girl who was seen at the opening ceremonies for the Beijing Olympic games was apparently not the same little girl who was heard. Check it out:

http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/news?slug=ap-china-lip-synchedsong&prov=ap&type=lgns