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I stole a headband once.

I was like 4 or 5-years-old and I was walking around Walgreen’s. I saw a nice purple headband and I put it on my head. My mom didn’t realize I was wearing it until I got home.

After she figured out that I stole it, I got a good talking to about how not to steal. It’s safe to say that our little conversation stuck with me.

However, a little league coach in Arlington thought his players how to steal more than just bases

Caught stealing: Little League Coach Robs Store with Players

What I am wondering is if the kids got a cut from the job or did the coach think it was cheaper to go with his players than hiring a crew made up of 17-year-olds.

Also, on the menu for some midday snacks, one of my favorite writers has died. J.D. Salinger was the writer we loved reading in high school. Cather in the Rye was a relief from our regular reading list of mandated reads.

JD Salinger dies 

Salinger works will always be loved.

Before I leave, the big buzz today is Leno’s appearance on Oprah. If you don’t have T.V. at work to watch, the Chicago Tribune has a great piece on the interview.

Leno on Oprah:

Hope you had a good break from your day. I have a tray of cookies, that our News Director, Ladd Egan, brought in, to devourer.

Maneeza Iqbal
Internet Managing Editor