I hate it when that happens! I just had to return The Wire without watching it, and it broke my heart. If you get a chance to check it out again, do! (Though I would be thrilled if it were in such demand that it was hard to get. :P)

I’d love to take credit for putting those words in that order, but honesty compels me to admit I was not the one who came up with it. But I like it very much too, and I will definitely be repeating it.

I like this. I will use these words in this order. I like very much.

I remember that part! I remember thinking it was very foolish of her to stand at a shop window dressed as a boy, and I was right, as it turned out. I need to reread that!

It’s not a bad book at all, and yes, it does go quickly. I just didn’t find any new insights in it, and reading it right after Yes Means Yes made me expect great things from it.

I’d never heard of that book before. It looks delightful and I shall add it to my reading list!

I’m sure those things are all factors. I live in a middle-sized town that has its fair share of crime; there is a lot of anxiety hardwired into my brain to start with; and I’ve been the victim of a crime myself. So I know all of those things have colored my perception of how (un)safe the world is. On the other hand, nobody’s ever given me a dirty look for beaming at their adorable children (so far).

It is awesome! I’ve said it filled me with rage at society, but it also at times made me feel hopeful for a better society.