The Mark(ings) of Zorro
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."
H.L. Mencken
 
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And finally, here are a few books I might recommend for your edification and amazement.


 
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What's the Matter with Kansas?

Tuesday, November 12, 2002

by El Zorro Viejo (aka; Jim)

Once again, I have let posting get past me for a couple days. The big news for me is that I've started working a parttime job evenings and one day per weekend (and we'll see how long that lasts) at the new Barnes & Noble that is going into the circle shopping center. The pay is, frankly, pathetic, but it gets me outta the house, pays for groceries and makes my better half happy. Plus, I get to work with books.
 
I must admit to a long surpressed desire to own a little bookstore. Unfortunately, stores like Borders, Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, Waldenbooks etc. are literally killing the small, independent bookseller throughout most of the country. The economics of bookselling just make it almost impossible for the little guy to compete with these megastores and websellers. Only if one fills a niche (like antique books or used books) does one stand a chance. And, even at that, one of the two used bookstores in town closed this year.


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