Extra Credit Reading: October 22-23

We can blame Evan. You see, my post for today needed thumbtacks .... it was all finished except for the thumbtacks, which I just didn't have. And, he's forgotten to get them for me two days in a row. So, my post which was pretty much ready on Wednesday, is still not done on Friday. Le sigh. 

So, it's extra credit reading early folks, and I'll be back on the weekend with my thumbtack-sponsored post. You don't wanna miss it. 

My city needed one of these cinemas .... yesterday. The movie is powered by an audience of cyclists - how sweet is that!? Socialisation, entertainment and exercise in one.

For those who might want to expand their horizons and read something that's just a little longer than the average blog post, try this article from the Weekend Australian magazine at the beginning of the month. It takes a closer look at the Adass community (who seem like they're totally badass without the B you know?). They're an ultra-orthodox Jewish community who live in Melbourne - it's an intriguing read.

My friend, Kristin, has an Etsy store that features handmade nature-inspired accessories. She has a sweet baby girl who inspired these really unusual but awesome hairbands - peas in a pod anyone? I'm smitten.

SimpleMom inspired me with 4 great reasons to wake up early.

I desperately want one of these. Short story? Each day of the year is allocated a page, but that page is divided into five slots. Therefore, you jot down a quick note about what happened each day for the year, and start again the next year .... and get insights into "what you were doing a year ago". Sort of like Facebook's status update reminders, but more private and way more writer-like ;-)