extended, self-directed study of world wars I and II has prompted bookie to diagnose himself as having a case of trench foot.
trench foot.
our young scholar currently enjoys discussing this self-diagnosis wherever we go. for example, yesterday, while our groceries were being bagged at trader joe's, he asked our cashier if she could recommend an over-the-counter remedy for trench foot. the elderly gentleman in line behind us was heartily amused. the cashier, however, could only give bookie stickers, a complementary juice box, and a wide berth.
not that we blame her. can't be too careful when it comes to trench foot.
