Thursday September 18, 2014:

***From Denny Lien, Sept. 17:
d-lien University of Minnesota
   
[On becoming less hampered by depression]   
"Keep at it."

***"For your amusement, you might want to check out David Gerrold's story in the current Sept/Oct MAGAZINE OF FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION, 'The Thing in the Back Yard.'  It begins:

"'That pesky Dan Goodman is not a bad person.  He has a good heart.  He's well-intentioned.  And I just might kill him anyway.'

"(I assume this is a different Dan Goodman, since as far as I know you've never been in the habit of finding domiciles for homeless half-trolls.)"

Thanks.  I think it was Matthew Tepper who called my attention to the series.

***The Minnesota Daily (U of MN student paper) had an article on a store two blocks from my home:  PFFTmpls.

PIFFmpls, a one-stop shop for streetwear needs, opened Labor Day, and it consigns luxury shoes and clothing from brands like Versace, A Bathing Ape, Gucci and Hugo Boss.

Its self-described "curator" and owner, Ben Alberts, said though the store’s stock is now split evenly between shoes and apparel, Alberts is looking to expand to art, prints and fixed-gear bicycles.

Alberts said the boutique is always looking to pick up "fresh kicks" from people hoping to sell or trade near-mint street-savvy regalia, rare finds and items released in limited collections.

But PIFFmpls only deals in what Alberts described as "deadstock" brand-new items or apparel worn only once or twice.

***Attended Adult Children Anonymous meeting.