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 Warmth

Album: USA #1

Sink Sandwich Records

References in this episode:

All Fours by Miranda July

Looksmaxxing

FYPod episode that discusses looksmaxxing

Stasia’s Style School

Water, Water: Poems by Billy Collins

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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.