Hello? RCN?

Bamboo is leaving soon. I'll miss her company tremendously but, even more than that, I'll miss her share of the rent! (JK, Bamboo, JK!)

So as she bubblewraps her most-treasured items, I'm facing the task of forming a new (and serious) budget. I realize I need to trim some fat and dropping a Starbucks or two just won't cut it.

The question I pose to you is one of cable and internet. Right now, we're paying Comcast $100+ per month for internet access and basic cable. No more! I really want to keep my cable TV because I'm addicted to Bravo and Porcelain's addicted to my coffee break re-caps. You're reading this online - ipso facto - I needs me my internets.

My thought is to switch to RCN? Do you use them? Are they great? What's your monthly bill look like? Their website is showing a promo of about $65/month for TV and web. Sounds like a good deal to me but I'd like your input.

That Initial Sparkle

Pink J Pencil Box, at THiCKandTHiN

Oooh, a monogrammed pencil cup that's pink and glittery! Just the thing a fancy girl like myself could use (but doesn't at all need) for the holidays. And - look! - Porcelain gets one too!

Light Blue K Pencil Box, at THiCKandTHiN

6 & 7

Here are our weekend photos. Visit flickr to see the entire 6 & 7 collection.

Cardboard: left, Porcelain: right

Original inspiration by Stephanie & Mav at 3191

Weekend Flings

From The Shooting Gallery

• Ron English Explores The Secret History of Kiss (seen above)
• My Baby's Name is Brick
• A World of Spoons
• For Cake Emergencies
• Happy Birthday, MLP!
• We're Worth $27,097.92! You?
• Yay!

If you're new around here and have no idea what this list means, click HERE for a brief and witty explanation.

Bonus Bone: Bond Covers

Thanks to Oh What Larks for the Clue!

I just found out that the new Bond Girl in the new Bond movie doesn't actually do the deed with 007. Such a landmark in the spy-centric dynasty! Even though she doesn't succumb to the charms of Mr. James, she's still very much in charge and entirely sexy.

While we're on the topic, the new covers of Ian Fleming's novels, published by Penguin, are just that: sultry and all about the lady.

Spine View, at The Penguin Blog

For these reasons, I, Cardboard, declare this a Design Boner.