Kara has been working in NYC for most of this week, and has been staying with Jenna in CT. Yesterday morning they were on their way to drop Kara at the train station, and what do you think they saw standing in the road in the midst of their suburban neighborhood?

That's right. A wild turkey.

Jenna noted that turkeys are not very bright, and could be easily coaxed into the back seat of one's car (evidently they are also not taught not to accept rides from strangers). For a moment there, the LaReau Sisters considered inviting this gobbler to Thanksgiving dinner — as the guest of honor, if you know what we mean. Ultimately, though, the invite was not extended, as it was discerned that it was a tom (a boy turkey), and therefore not tasteful enough for our holiday table. Also, we kind of like the idea of having a turkey for a neighbor. It's certainly a step up from squirrels; those guys are NUTS.

(Apologies if we've ruffled the feathers of any vegetarians or vegans out there. As far as we're concerned, anything's game for a laugh. And what could be gamier than a turkey?)

Paula Deen

Because it's always a party at Paula's house. Because she shares our love of butter, mayonnaise, and cheese, often in the same recipe. Because she knows how to laugh at herself, and laugh often. Because her voice is like a big, cozy, Southern hug. Because she and her husband bear more than a passing resemblance to Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Because of her indefatigable joie de vivre, of which she makes sure to give everyone a generous helping, with plenty of whipped cream on top.

Best dishes, Ms. Deen!

P.S. For a special treat, tune in to "Paula's Party" on October 12, when she will have a very special guest — another Person We'd Like to Meet, Amy Sedaris!

Take a look at this pic and the above shot, taken THIRTY YEARS LATER, at the Thom Browne show at this fall's New York Fashion Week.

Clearly, the LaReau Sisters were way, way ahead of their time. With regard to woolly facewear, anyway.

The LaReau Sisters were all for a Grey Gardens musical. After all, in real life, Little Edie and Big Edie Beale treated their life like a stage, complete with singing and dancing (in front of the Mayles Brothers, at least). And Chrstine Ebersole and Mary Louise Wilson had the acting and singing chops to do the Beales justice, as those (like us) who saw their astounding, Tony-Award-winning performances can attest.

Now, we hear that there's a movie afoot, starring Jessica Lange as Big Edie and — wait for it — Drew Barrymore as Little Edie. Drew Barrymore is many things, but we can't say she's an actress known for inhabiting a role. Especially that of a staunch (S-T-A-U-N-C-H) woman like Little Edie. So you might say we're suspicious, if not completely perplexed. And in general, we're left wondering why anyone would want to see a fictionalized version of the Beales, when they could just feast their eyes on the actual documentary?

Of course, we'll still watch, as we did with the original Grey Gardens; even at its most horrific, we still could not look away.

Oh, did you think we were talking about us? Nah. We're talking about Beezus and Ramona Quimby, who will soon be seen on the silver screen!

As children, the LaReau Sisters very much enjoyed all of Beverly Cleary's books, but particularly the adventures of Beezus and Ramona, as Kara and Jenna could see something very familiar in that sisterly dynamic. While we haven't been thrilled with some of the decisions made to adapt children's books into movies lately (um, The Cat in the Hat, anyone?) we think this choice is inspired.

Also, we just heard that Stargirl is being adapted by none other than Paul Feig, creator of one of the greatest and most-tragically-short-lived series ever, Freaks and Geeks, and our new fave, Mad Men. Sounds like a winner!

Any favorite books you'd like to see as movies? Do tell!

As some of you may know, last week was New York Fashion Week. Yet again, the LaReau Sisters have come away disappointed, as not one designer made use of the accessory we've been waiting to see revived: the bonnet.

Through the years, we've seen the resurgence of the visor and the newsboy cap and the fedora and even the fur-hat-with-earflaps, but the bonnet remains in the trend graveyard, despite the fact that it has so, so much potential. Think about it: as headgear, it shields your eyes, covers your entire head (great for those bad-hair days), protects your ears from the wind, and can stay attached to you when not worn, dangling on your back via its handy ribbon-tie. Also, the bonnet can easily be made in a variety of fabrics and patterns, beyond the traditional Holly Hobbie calico; for the men's version, for instance, we suggest a wool pinstripe, or a nice plaid flannel, or a ripstop nylon with utility pockets. Clearly, the possibilities are endless.

So what do you say, fashionistas? How much longer can this trend be overlooked, while peplums and rompers and ruffles and granny boots (not to mention high-waisted trousers, ugh) get to come back? How much longer do we have to live in a bonnet-less world?

This summer, two new shows struck our fancy: Damages and Mad Men. If you are looking for television that is as good (if not better) than most movies these days, we highly recommend these:

Damages (airing Tuesdays at 10pm on F/X) stars one of our favorite actresses, Glenn Close, as a high-powered New York litigator who will do anything to win, especially in this particularly-high-stakes case, where the defendant is a pseudo-Enron exec played with perfect unctuousness by Ted Danson. The show is dark and edgy and brilliantly written and features some terrific supporting actors, like Zeljko Ivanec and Peter Riegert. Oh, and the story has more twists than a Crazy Straw, which we love.

Mad Men (airing Thursdays at 10pm on AMC) is a look at the Madison Avenue advertising industry in the 1960s, and a peek at a society and culture on the cusp of change. Watching it is an eye-opening, often blood-boiling experience (for example, one junior exec hears a woman make a particularly keen insight and says that it was like "watching a dog play the piano"), and though it's clear that the non-male, non-straight, non-WASP characters are certainly oppressed, the men in power are utterly dysfunctional. Plenty of food for thought, along with great writing, great acting, and gorgeous, gorgeous styling.

Have you discovered any compelling TV shows lately? Do tell!