An update: One of the three items I recently highlighted as gone missing from my living space was returned to me. Many thanks (and, seriously, no hard feelings). Two to go!

If anyone can even offer the loan of a small, safe ceramic heater for the upcoming season I'd be so grateful. I cannot afford to replace mine and it simply does not make sense to heat three storeys of living space every time bathing is necessary. My health, my hygiene and I thank you in advance.

MCCC Job Seekers Alert

This from Montgomery County (Pa.) Community College via Facebook: "The Annual West Campus Career Expo, featuring up to 50 employers, will be held in the South Hall Community Room, 101, College Drive, Pottstown, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Oct. 17."

Got Qualifications?

Salon Cuts in Fairview Village, Pennsylvania has a sign out seeking a full- or part-time stylist. Want more details? You'll have to inquire yourself, but I thought I'd put out the heads-up. Good luck to all job seekers!

I (Still) Love To Watch 'Em Roll

In honor of a rebel with many causes -- many of which are now, I'd admit, near anathema to me -- who still left us way too soon. Happy birthday in the hereafter, John Lennon.

More Missing Things -- Help!!

I'm not accusing anyone in particular. I'm hoping it is just general clutter and disorganization that is to blame, because I'd hate to think anyone was messing with other people's property around good ol' 216. I do, however, need to express frustration with, among other things, the fact that I no longer have a front door or a lock for the home where I pay every month for the privilege of hanging my hat and backstopping the person who has control of the actual front door.

OK, here goes:

I am supporting the economy this month by paying to replace both the small box heater I use to warm the dressing room area on frosty mornings and my brand new graduation watch. Mercifully, the latter was not expensive, nor did I ask for an expensive one! The first may set me back a few bucks to get one as safe as the one I had.

Irreplaceable is the Henkel paring knife with a custom-made rosewood handle, one of only three cooking knives I brought into this house. It was one of the sweetest things my ex-husband ever made for me, and -- more to the point -- it is sharp and useful for cooking, and I absolutely cannot afford to replace it. Actually, more to the point, it is MINE, and if anyone pitched or pinched it they ought to be ashamed of themselves.

Again, no questions asked: If you know where any of these things are, please just affect their return.

This Goose Ain't Getting Fat

Yes, Einstein Montgomery is hiring -- and so is the Einstein Bros. Bagels in Trooper, Pennsylvania. Apply for either online, although it probably wouldn't hurt to stop in the bagel shop if that interests you.

In specifically Bateman news, I bought my first 2012 Christmas gift the other day! If I buy for you and you don't want something stupid, PLEASE give me a list. Mine is the same as last year's, as I used up all of what you guys gave me last year! ;) Seriously, though, if you "need" to buy for me it's a good guide, and I did put a few fresh things on my Amazon list. All I need, though, is your love, friendship and devotion, a roof over my head and some food.

Help Wanted in the 19403

Bob's Auto Parts in Jeffersonville, Eagleville, Norristown, call-it-anything-but-late-for-dinner has a sign out looking for inside help. If you're looking for a job or you know someone good who might be please check it out. They're at 2211 West Main Street. Their telephone number is listed on the web, but somehow I think the right candidate might do better just to stop in and ask.