In which we deal with miscellaneous odds and ends

First, reader Claire was kind enough to send me this picture she snapped of my books on the shelf last fall in Singapore. SINGAPORE, people--I'm global! I hadn't any idea my books were selling in Singapore, so I was entirely pleased, believe me.

Second, reader Diane who e-mailed me in July--I've tried to reply, but it keeps bouncing back.

Third, if you're in the mood for some rich, juicy new nail colors, RUN to your closest OPI connection and stock up on the Espana line! I have been searching for a dark, DARK green for ages and "Here Today...Aragon Tomorrow" is perfect. (I have a theory that if you're over thirty and want to wear more exotic colors like purple, blue, or green, a very dark incarnation is the best. Sophisticated as opposed to trendy.) I happened to have a $5 coupon for Ulta and snagged two bottles for $11 or so and got a three-pack of tiny bottles of luscious bright pinks as a freebie for my daughter. Why, WHY have I never been to Ulta before? So much delicious stuff and I had about ten minutes in there...alas.