Combing through the Weeds: Archetypes, Transactions, and Secrets - All Fours Chapter 6

In Chapter 6 of Miranda July’s All Fours, our character enters a world of mirrors in which the women of Monrovia and beyond reflect the different seasons of her life. Amy & Tommy can’t stop analyzing the relatively minor character of Helen—wise woman, pleasure seeker, housekeeper.And then there are secrets—which ones do we keep and which ones do we divulge?  Are the transgressions of our past selves titillating or better kept under wraps? Also, a 20-year-old photo of “hot Amy” goes viral.Read along or just enjoy the discussion! Subscribe to Work From Bed Friday so you won’t miss any of the episodes. Next week: Chapter 7!*Tommy’s claim that 50 or even 75% of male actors on the big screen have had jawline surgery cannot be confirmed. By anyone. Anywhere. Original Music:Song: Dirty Old Towne Artist: Rick Real and The WarmthAlbum: USA #1Sink Sandwich RecordsReferences in this episode:All Fours by Miranda JulyLooksmaxxingFYPod episode that discusses looksmaxxingStasia’s Style SchoolWater, Water: Poems by Billy CollinsSend us Fan MailDon't miss the good stuff! Sign up for our monthly newsletter here—it includes book reviews, date night ideas, and more juicy tidbits from the bed and beyond! Plus, you'll get links to alllllll the latest episodes!Work From Bed Friday is a podcast hosted by Amy Hoffmann and Tommy Borden, a committed couple of 30+ years. Funny, spicy, and insightful, they discuss marriage, sex, and connection through the lens of contemporary books and media. Every Friday. From bed.