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One lap around the Flea wouldn’t suffice; Cary had to return on Saturday to dig a little deeper, pick things up and put them back down again, maybe even (gasp!) buy something.
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In late July, I asked you to take time to vote for Plaidy of the Week, Porter Hovey, to win a chance to appear on AMC’s hit series, Mad Men. I’m thrilled to report, according to the sister blog, she won!

Congratulations, Porter, I knew you had it in ya!

On assignment for all plaidout, Cary Randolph Fuller attended the opening of this weekend’s Pop Up Flea, curated by Michael Williams and Randy Goldberg. Look to her blog for her PUF wish list.
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Earlier this year, on a trip to St. Louis, I stopped by Crown Candy Kitchen, situated in a neighborhood in North St. Louis County now referred to as Crown Square. Crown is home to one of the best milkshakes known to man. As featured on Man vs. Food, the buttery concoctions created at Crown are the most filling I’ve ever tried.

While in line for a table, I met Mr. Nowack and his pine crust and ivory 1956 Chevy 210 with a 235 cu. in. engine, American originals.
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While I am overwhelmed with the response to the contest asking for your contributions to NEW Rules for My Unborn Son, I now realize how deft Walker Lamond is when it comes to collecting and documenting such rules. It goes without saying, his book sets a standard. The following do a nice job of approaching that standard.
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The fine people at St. Martin’s Griffin sent ten copies of Walker Lamond’s Rules for My Unborn Son to be given away to the loyal readers of all plaidout.
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Like many of the small towns in Wisconsin, Berlin is quaint. Its main street is dotted with antique stores and cozy, perfectly-appointed restaurants. But unlike other towns, just off Berlin’s main street, there sits one of the world’s finest custom hunting boot makers, Russell Moccasin.
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The other day, while working on a story, as I clicked my bookmark for The American List, I realized I use it nearly every day. “A list of stylish and cool brands that make their goods in America,” if you’re unfamiliar with The American List, just one of many terrific resources created by Michael Williams of A Continuous Lean, take some time. Check it out. Like a good movie, I return to it time and again finding something new, something worth remembering. Most recently? Darn Tough Socks.

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Walker Lamond’s 1001 Rules for My Unborn Son first came to my attention courtesy of Plaidy of the Week, Joanna Goddard. A treasure trove of life’s lessons, famous quotes, and the occasional tune — required listening, if you will — it was only a matter of time before Mr. Lamond’s brilliant idea was discovered by a saavy publisher and made available in book form. October 27th sees the release of Rules for My Unborn Son.
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The other night, wasting away in a booth at the Tick Tock Diner, languid fingers struggled to turn the pages of the latest issue of GQ. Suddenly, I found myself sprung very nearly out of the booth and to attention. A single, simple photo — capturing, what was actually, a rather morose moment for the usually cheerful chap — had my jaw on the table. Mr. Brandon Capps — who’s received the occasional play here on all plaidout — he of Drinkin’ and Dronin’ fame, he, another soulful drone in the sweet as honey, southern hive emporium of one Mr. Billy Reid, stars on page 58.
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