An afternoon cup of tea

I spent an exciting afternoon yesterday downtown Waukesha. One of my stops was touring The Clarke Hotel and The Black Trumpet restaurant... and I have to say, wow!
We have all been anticipating what it will be. Will it work, won't it? How will it help business? Who is going to stay there? Why Waukesha? Again I say, wow.
Let me begin with the kind of thing most gals notice right away, the color scheme, the decor, the atmosphere. It was comfortably modern. Inviting and warm colors. State of the art appliances and fixtures. Gorgeous. The problem... now I really want to redue my obviously out of date and under decorated home. Dang it!

Also around the city yesterday was a notice that Katydids is soon to be ready at its new location at 401 W. Main Street. (across from Ottos) Check out her link at: http://www.katydidshomedecor.com/ for updated photos and fall shopping. Right away the high celiengs, arched entry, and added kitchen space captures attention. I am looking forward to the opening.

Only 2 weekends left for the Waukesha Farmer's Market. I'm not sure what the weather is suppose to be like this weekend, but with only a few weeks before trick-or-treat, it's a good time to stop by and look for pumpkins and fall decorations.

I heard that our sushi bar will be most likely be open next week or the week after. I need to add that I'm not a huge fan of raw fish, but willing to try it out anyway. Lot's of good reviews so maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.

The mystery has been solved. The three sisters moving in at the 5 points, or is it 4 sisters?? heck I also heard there were 5 of them, anyway, the sisters moving in the 2 vacant spots by Dave's restaurant are not REALLY sisters. Like... omg, there was no resemblance anyway! They are proclaimed 'spiritual sisters' and will be doing rake, yoga, massages, etc... It looks as though they are building a studio in the larger space and going to be selling retail products in the smaller one. They will try to open in December (i think).

My morning latte'

Lake Country Living:

• I've seen a few of these buzzing around town. They definitely warrant a second look. Electric cars could hit streets soon - Eco-friendly vehicle needs new ordinance first
• Man sent to jail for pretend bomb at City Hall; Pewaukee man was 'hearing voices,' attorney says (I have no comment for this)
• Now I don't understand the question. The answer is NO, but Woman questions public urination
• I pass this building a few times a week. The project sure seemed to move quickly. Aurora's exterior nearing completion - Hospital still on target for January 2010 target date.
• This looks like a fun evening. I might see you there. Wind symphony costume ball beckons
• Erin Lamb has fun in the earliest hours, cold, dark and wet. (While I am still in my fantasy dream state) Camp kicks you out of bed, into shape

Waukesha Freeman

• Addison man killed in farm accident Our prayers go out to the family and friends.
• Alleged victim of racism may sue West Bend School District
• Police need your help finding the mysterious dammer. Man damming Bark River caught on hidden camera
• I love this one. Cheapest gas around: Dozens get gas in Wisconsin Rapidsfor 35 cents after mistake

JSOnline

• Darryl E. talks about City of Waukesha short of money for Sunset Drive center
• Oconomowoc-area businesses to air green practices
• Vrakas proposes continued funding for Waukesha County alcohol court

Have a great day! Maybe I'll see ya in town today. I have to do some birthday shopping.

Words for today too

"The man or the woman in whom resides greater virtue is the higher;

neither the loftiness nor the lowliness of a person lies in the body according to the sex

but in the perfection of conduct and virtues."

- Christine de Pizan, The Book of the City of Ladies

Hamas TERRORIST STATE endorses Obama

This is just another reason why Obama scares the ba-gee-bees (tech. term) out of me.

It's Black & White

It's been in the buzz (sometimes louder than others) since the McCain/Palin visit to Waukesha. But people have wondered, some have concluded, about who was that Black man who spoke up in Waukesha?

James T. Harris spoke his mind to McCain at the rally and has been getting a real "ass whoopen'" from the black community ever since. Harris, a Milwaukee native, is a newer voice on Talk Radio- WTMJ. I've also found him with a few blogs such as: http://nationalconversation.typepad.com/the_national_conversation/, http://jamestharris.com/,http://nationalconversation.typepad.com/navigating_change/
getting lots of 'hate' posts to the tune of: Repression, Hate Crimes, Threats, Racial Abandonment, etc... Check out this style of post from just one site: AllHipHop.com: ttp://community.allhiphop.com/go/thread/view/12501/5007437/McCain_Supporter_Wants_to_Clear_the_Air

"somebody please kill that nigga. Or at least beat him up badly"

My question is: Why, in God's good earth, can't a black man support a white man running against a black man? As a woman I would still support McCain (a man) if Clinton (a woman) were still in.

Harris has become the 'talk of the town'. Being seen at: OnMilwaukee, BBC, The Washington Post, Milwaukee Journal, Essence, Wordpress... yaada, yaada.

I want to give Harris credit for making a stand in spite of the knowledge that this would not be a lovely stroll to the polls. It is this type of 'thinking out of the box' that, I believe, really makes positive changes in our communities and our nation. Thanks Harris for taking it and for encouraging me.