"his manners and morals"

i haven't driven a car in seven months.

or hadn't until yesterday, when mom and i went to fourth ave to grab a cup of coffee. how terrifying it was! i made her back the car out of the garage first (backing up has never been my strong point in driving), and then we switched. and i expected to go lurching away and stall - just like when you first learn to drive stick.

and then miracle of miracles! it came right back! i guess driving a manuel is like riding a bike - you never forget.

then, at the new used book store on fourth, i found a book called the life story of the fish - his manners and morals published in 1949. i think that might be the best title of a book ever.