Well played.

Pop quiz: Which recently rebuked-by-me retailer is a very bad listener?

Let me give you a clue:


















SHAME ON YOU, MR. BODEN.

The fact is, I brought this upon myself. I clearly stated that we might be able to work something out if he came back with a 40% discount. And that charming, wily man one-upped me by offering 50%.

If there's anything we've learned this week, it's that you should never underestimate the power of the tiny family blog.

Well played, Mr. Boden. My closet thanks you. My self-control does not.

Banshee.

I don't actually know what a screaming banshee is, but if I had to guess what it looks like, I'd guess this:


















Which is why I now own these:





























Anyone have a pair of earplugs I can borrow? I've got some reading
to do.