Bookish news...

[zbg97]

So, today, my company, the Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops, announces that they're closing all the doors at the end of March. There'd been whispers and rumors and whatnot for a while, but we, the employees, just found out last night, and the public was made aware today...

While this IS a bit worrisome, in a "personal employment" sense, it's not THAT

Comments

[ramseschaos]

I am sorry to hear of the store's closing. I adore quaint, local bookshops.
I hope you find a job which you like, and is good for you.

[zbg97]

Thank you. =)

[akamarykate]

I'm so sorry about this. I know you were good at that job.

I've been moving, more and more, to buying only from my local independent. I've been caught in a few situations where I couldn't, but for the most part they are my go-to store now. I don't know that it'll ever be enough, but I want them here, because they are staffed by smart, well-read people like you who always steer me in the right direction.

[zbg97]

Thanks, MK. =)

[closethipster]

Oh man. First, I'm sorry. Second, this makes me nervous for my own local shop. Third, I'm right there with you. I mean, we switched the foundation of our economy from farming and manufacturing to flat-out mass consumption. And now the economy sucks and everyone has a flat screen television anyway... so, uh, how do we Indiana Jones our way out of this one?

[zbg97]

I don't know, but I do know I hate Nazis...

[althera]

I want to applaud for this. So well written and such good points.

I think you've identified the crux of a really symbolic question (symbolic - or maybe symptomatic - of a much bigger question): Given the expansion of our energy into what's essentially a virtual global community and economy (facilitated by things such as the internet) - how do we best care for our immediate corporeal surroundings - our bodies, our communities, our economies?

That's a huge question and I'm not sure I phrased it very well. But it seems like one worth pondering!

Regardless, I'm still very sorry about Schwartz!! I mourn it with you.

[zbg97]

Just be sure to support the new bookstore on Downer, when it opens!

[okokenikas]

First, sorry about your job. If I were you, I'd start thumping out there right away for another one, despite your good resume because...

Tough times are ahead for the economy, so there will be a lot of good resumes circulating soon enough. I keep hearing of layoffs from a lot of Americans I know. Worrisome times indeed.