Cars 'n Stuff

Well, it seems that I am soon to be in possession of a new-to-me car. How this came about is rather curious. My parents were looking for a car for me and found one that they wanted for themselves. So, they called me up and offered me the Toyota they had bought several months ago from their church's minister. The Toyota cost about half what the car my parents wanted did, and there is only a few years and few thousand miles difference. I'm going for it, but I feel a little used. I've been stressing out about this whole car situation, scanning the ads, thinking I might have to take out a loan, and oh, now we'll let you buy a car that's been sitting in the driveway all that time. Now, my parents were very clear that I could take the more expensive one, but they also know how much I hate working at Kohl's. That's the 'rentals for you.

I broke down and decided to try Netflix. There is no decent video store within walking distance, and I'm thinking specifically of the Blockbuster in the mall where I do my grocery shopping. As long as I'm making about $35 a week at Kohl's, I need something to do with my time. First up: Henry and June. I suppose I'll have to review it once I watch it for those of you, like me, have been living in a cultural cave lately.

I spent all my money at Half Price Books again this week. Hopefully, I've got some winners. Between interlibrary loan, Netflix, and HPB, I should have a stimulating next few weeks.

One of you expressed distress that I had been indiscreet and "named names," to use a little bit McCarthy-era terminology. My sincere apologies. I will find a new handle for you.