While you’re online ….

…. learning more about today’s thwarted terror plot, as well as which items you can no longer carry on an airplane, check out these happier articles as well (courtesy of the NYTimes)

1.    Happy Meal Hummers I found this Happy Meal toy an interesting choice – and it seems that the NYTimes agrees.  (Sadly, I am now curious to ride in a Hummer just to see what all the fuss is about – I do not wish to own one, and I’d like to make that abundantly clear!)

2.    The New Old House I’d like to own an old house again – our first house was 150 years old.  Our current one isn’t even seven yet.  Perhaps I’ll pick up some tips to make the lamb look like mutton!

3.    Oooh, and for sheer fun, check out New York magazine’s star map!