Not quite. Large Catholic families usually gave one of their children to the priesthood or the convent. English Catholic families were no different. I was their firstborn’s firstborn’s firstborn. But I went renegade—an Evangelical!
Our Half-Price Bookstore left years ago; Borders closed. There may be one independent bookstore left, but they were strictly mystery. This is in Lawrence, KS.
Savor the small victories. She is in bed.