If the suit fits..

I've been needing new grown-up clothing, so a couple weeks ago, I bought a suit at Macy's: priced at $200, but on sale for half off! Only problem was, the pants were about 4 inches too long. A casual perusal of signage in the store indicated that it would be about $15 for them to tailor it for me, another $10 for the lining.

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Long lost book

When I was little, maybe 4 or 5, I got my first library card. I remember checking out the same book over and over again. I have clear memories of the style of the drawings, and remember precious few of the details of the story: his mom made him wash behind the ears before going into town to the library; something about the stone lions in front of the library -- did they come to life or something? I certainly couldn't remember the title.

Well, today the Newberry and Caldecott Awards were announced (featuring Neil Gaiman!) and on a whim I perused the Caldecott Awards... and there it was! It's one among the first Caldecott Honors to be awarded, Andy and the Lion by James Daugherty. At least, I think that's the book: definitely the drawings look right, but I'd have to read it again to be sure.