... things are a little bit better. (Howard Jones was on to something!) Definitely looking up. I took a fourth job, working at another bookstore, with new books, and it’s heaven. It has greatly improved my hope for the near future.

And of course, I’m still in love with my Frye boots. My friend recently pointed out that I stand differently with them on, with my right leg bent slightly, toe touching the ground. He said he can’t tell if it looks like I’m coy or readying myself to kick someone in the teeth.

_{It’s both, actually. I have to get people close enough so I can reach to kick them in the teeth. ;)}