At the office I keep a little black cardigan. To throw on if the heating system goes wonky, as it invariably does. This sweater has served me well for years, following me from workplace to workplace (four jobs in all, I believe). As I pulled it on today I noticed just how dilapidated it has become. One of the underarms is nothing but a gaping hole, and the collar is pulling apart at the seams. It may be beyond repair…and will likely need to be retired and replaced. How sad.