I continued my online sweater hunt and found a couple of little gems. On the Kate Hudson front, I found this cardigan at Victoria’s Secret. I actually like it better than the Newport News one, and even though the sleeves aren’t full length, I think it’s pretty close to Kate’s.

And speaking of cute sweaters at Victoria’s Secret, I also ran across this rich brown double-breasted one. I love it, and it’s definitely going on my Christmas wishlist.

I love the cardigan that Kate Hudson is wearing in these pictures. I like the soft cream color, the delicate crochet details, and the fitted sleeves. I’m still trying to figure out who makes it, but I’m sure that it’s expensive. The closest replica I can find is from Newport News. It doesn’t have the fitted sleeves, but if you remove the horrible faux-fur collar, it does have a similar style and shape.

Can anyone find a cuter knockoff? Or better yet, the real thing?

Dance of the Gods is the second book in Nora Roberts’s Circle Trilogy. Although I really enjoyed it, it kind of fell prey to The Two Towers curse: it’s the middle part of an epic battle, so the reader is left without the excitement of the intro or the satisfaction of the finale. Nevertheless, Roberts handles it well; the circle of six travel to Geall, where the battle is to take place. While there, they continue their training as they try to form an army of unprepared Geallians. Despite their efforts, Lilith and her minions reach Geall ahead of schedule, and manage to inflict some heavy damage to the troops. In the midst of it all, Blair the demon hunter and Larkin the shape-shifter find themselves falling in love. But can their love transcend both time and dimensions? That is, assuming they survive the coming war. I guess we’ll find out on Halloween, when Valley of Silence is released. Conveniently enough, within the story the great battle is set to take place on Samhain, so that’s some nice planning on the part of Roberts and her publishing company.

…maybe I’ll get one for Christmas! (I just hope Nicole Richie doesn’t come with it.)

This was my horoscope for the day at MySpace (yes, I finally caved and set up a profile). I really like it; it’s apt.

Regardless of your religious beliefs, take time from your workday to get in touch with your spirituality. It’s important to find a balance between your current obligations and your need to create meaning in your life. You may want to do some kind of ritual, prayer or meditation. Or perhaps you can contact your inner source by walking in the woods and listening to the trees. Whatever it may be, do it now.