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    How did it become December already?

    Fall felt like it was just here…but with a few cold wet weeks, it is now winter.  I’m literally sitting in my office wearing a huge down parka coat sipping chai. The past few weeks have been a blur between going off to Vegas once again for Thanksgiving and then Matt’s parents visiting the following weekend.  It’s always nice to have an opportunity to see family, and for Natalie to hang out with them all. We were in Vegas for a week and, once again, it was mostly chill time and eating Chinese food.  We hit the strip only twice—once to go to Circus Circus for Natalie and the second…

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    Predictions on Idol

    Okay, based on tonight’s McCartney/Lennon themed performance, here are my predictions of who will get kicked off and in what order for the remaining 9: 9. Aaron Kelley — I just fast forward through all his performances. I don’t get his appeal. Tonight’s performance was a yawner. 8. Katie Stevens — been waiting for her to get kicked off any time now. I think tonight’s performance was one of her best and will probably save her from getting kicked off next week…but her time will come soon. 7. Andrew Garcia — I’m bummed as I had high hopes from him after seeing his in the finals week with his version…