The Hub-o-sphere

-- There's no denying it, the holiday season is upon us. For those brave enough to man the kitchen this Thanksgiving, here's a dinner guide for you. [The Hungry Mouse]

-- Nothing quite warms the hearts during these cold late-fall days like the stirring story of a friendship between a dog and a duck. [Pax Arcana]

-- If a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to hear it but a Baldwin piano, does the piano make a sound? [Wicked Local News]

-- Bostonist is an ESTP. What is your website's personality? [Typealyzer]

-- Annie Leibovitz posed for a photo after speaking in Cambridge. [Ben Gebo's Blog]

-- Mayor Menino is offering half-price tickets to various holiday shows, but it shouldn't be construed as a bribe. [Mayor's Holiday Special]

-- Don't forget it's "Buy Nothing Day" on Friday! [Adbusters]

-- Best Craigslist ad of the week, hands down (and other body parts up). [Craigslist]

Robert Vassegh contributed to this post. Blogtopus courtesy of bionicteaching and a Creative Commons license.