Most everyone I know owns books.  Some people have skads of them—-so many, in fact, that they’re stored in boxes in the basement.  There are some people who can’t let go of their college textbooks from 30 to 40 years ago.  Others love their books so much they wouldn’t think of keeping them in boxes—–so [...]

A few weeks ago, I bought a pair of adorable, expensive shoes. Shoes which I immediately realized I’d only wear for special occasions, nevertheless they more or less leapt into my hands. I bought them despite the cost and despite the rare occasions when I would need such a pair. Since then, I have found [...]