This is my problem with O’Connor: I’m interested in the situations and settings, but not in the characters whatsoever. Almost like a chore to read her. I like that she’s extreme as you say, which is why I’m undecided. You have not mentioned Zink—I’ll look into that book. But first! I must start Zadie Smith's _White Teeth_. Did you read that short story in _The New Yorker_? Hoy shit, it blew me away. Job: a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work, especially one that is paid; a responsibility or duty; a difficult task. That’s the whole issue with trying to get a job that corresponds with your passions or hobbies because you _will_ end up dreading it. Even the idea of a “dream job” has been diluted, and to me, never