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Though it is not far from me in, I did not think to tryMorelli's Gourmet Ice Cream till I read about it on the285 Foodies board. They create some very unique flavors using ingredients like bacon, jalapeños and plantains. I tried a killer guava cheesecake gelato that was ridiculously good. However, it was the salted caramel above that won my heart. 

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As a child, I lovedpaper dolls and labored for hours carefully cuttingthem out from the pages ofMc Calls and  paper doll books till I had a shoe box full of them. So when I saw these lovely creations by Australian born artist Joan Pitman in this monthsFrankie, I was smitten.

Pitman was born in 1917 and studied art in the early 30s going on to teach and work in theater production. Using water colors, she created these figures of Hollywood icons and wardrobes when she was just 14. Never published, they were passed down through family members and then donated to theTasmanian Museum and Art Gallery after her death in 2004. 

They have produced a limited edition of four paper doll icon sets includingMarlene Dietrich,Jean Harlow,Katharine Hepburn andClaudette Colbert for 14.95 each. 

I then discovered this promising looking offering coming out in November by artistEmily Martin available for pre-order fromAmazon. Can't wait? Check out her wonderfuletsy store and she just created thisnew set of dolls below...so cute. I especially love herLost on the Midway, carnival series. 

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A big thank you to Pie reader Megs for recommendingFarm Burger, another new burger place here in the Atl. It opened recently in Decatur and has people lining up around the block by serving only grass fed beef and super farm fresh ingredients.

On West Ponce next toThe Watershed, they make great use of their small space by fitting in plenty of seating. It has a cozy and comfortable feel with big front windows and groovy blue metal chairs. I also like the use of cool metal baskets, buckets and mason jars for holding condiments, utensils and dishing out the grub. LikeYeah! Burger, you build your own sandwich from a list of free and premium toppings. I went with my friend Ai, and we both had the lunch special, a burger, fries and drink for $8. I added cheese, caramelized onions and upgraded to sweet potato fries for an extra 2.50, making my total 10.50 + tax, not bad at all.

They ask if you want medium or well done when you order, I requested medium and it came with just the right amount of pink. Ai asked for well done but felt next time she would also get medium. The buns are the killer, super soft and tasty and I added FB sauce, kind of fancy, slightly spicy 1000 Island, loved it. My sweet taters were excellent and had a wonderful savory seasoning. The regular fries were also very good with just the right amount of salt.

I think you cane tell I liked it and so do a lot of other people. We got there pretty early, just before noon and that was a good thing cause it got very crowed, fast. Parking is a little limited and there were 3 cars just waiting for a spot when we pulled out. I will be making this a regular stop when I venture over to that hood.

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I  have added some extra kawaii items to myetsy store for my ongoingAtticus Project. Like this funnylittle deer I picked up at an antique mall. He is truly kawaii as he was made in Japan probably in the 1960s.

A hand paintedcowboy mug.

Amazing 1930s tin child'slunch pail.

Because I think this child's tea set is especially rare, I decided to list it oneBay.

By the way, Atticus is doing great! He completed his weekly chemo and now will just need to go back once a month for the next 8 months. We both appreciated all the kind emails and support!

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Six Feet Under

I discoveredSix Feet Under midway into the series, which spanned five seasons on HBO. So enamored was I that I watched the first two seasons I had missed in one long weekend marathon. A complexed and layered portrait of the family behind a family run mortuary. I actually went to school with a girl who lived this life and even road in a van with her once, along with an occupied coffin. I would prod her for stories and she had a great sense of humor about it all. This series also includes probably the best finale of all time.

Freaks and Geeks

This amazing littleshow only lasted one season and I have no idea why, it is a near flawless look at growing up in the 70's. From the funny dudes behindSuper Bad andKnocked Up and the launching pad for many rising stars likeJames Franco andSeth Rogen. I literally cried when I started the final disc, just because I new there would be no more.

Dexter

Last but defiantly not least, I love me someDexter! Based on the books byJeff Lindsay about a vigilante serial killer who abides by a deeply entrenched moral code. He only goes after the particularly heinous who deserve his own gruesome form of justice. I believe this show works so well mainly because of the remarkableMichael C. Hall who walks the line between hero and monster like a Wallenda. Probably no surprise that he also played a major roll inSix Feet Under. The fifth season arrives September 26th onShowtime .

Congrats to the winners of the Rooster 14 Giveaway. The response was so good Nancy was kind enough to offer up a 2nd prize for the bonusFacebook entries. The winner from the comment entries is Rozi, number 51. The bonus FB winner is Juli S. Thanks y'all!

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