I am getting ready to travel to the Quad Cities. It’s my first time there and I am quite excited. Here is an article about the event. There’s still room so please come if you can!

http://www.qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=411345

From the Quad Cities, I am going to Minnesota to speak at ISACS. This will be my first time ever in the state known for nice people. That’s a great reputation to have! I will report back about whether their reputation is true or not. (Note to the people of Minnesota: Be nice to me.)

From Minnesota, I am off to the Dairy State of Wisconsin which reminds me… I love Wisconsin Extra Sharp Cheddar. If you’ve never tried it, run, don’t walk, and get some.

And then I will come home and hug my family and do the laundry.

Safe travels to all, in a metaphorical sense and otherwise.

-Firoozeh

For all you people who have repeatedly told me that I have star quality (thanks mom!), you are about to see a whole new side of me, about two minutes’ worth but it will seem longer.

If you live in the Bay Area, tune into KQED’s Truly, CA series on Sunday, November 16 at 6pm and watch Paperback Dreams. It is an excellent movie about independent bookstores. I guarantee it will move you.

For the rest of you, you can visit the website for more information www.paperbackdreams.com. If you know anyone who loves books, please pass along this info.

I have to go practice my Oscar speech now…