We live in a culture where, when something breaks, we throw it out and buy a new one. As a result, I think, it’s hard to know what to do when you want to get something repaired. Our stereo isn’t working; who do we call to fix it? A month ago, my Ecco boots, which [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘shopping’
January 26, 2009
The trouble with clothes shopping
First of all, I have to say: get thee to an Ann Taylor Loft. Today. My mother in law works there, and she bought me a whole new wardrobe, with almost nothing costing more than $10. I have a fantastic new dress which cost–I’m not kidding–$6.88. That’s before my mother in law got her 40% [...]
