P365 Day 97: In which I have a lunch outing

Joe-Kitty and Fred-Kitty get along best when they're half-asleep. (D'awww.)

I had lunch today with Bev, a copy editor from a local business paper. We went out for barbecue (she likes cole slaw — eww) and discussed the local job market (bad) and music scene (decent). Her paper has had mandatory week-long furloughs the past couple of quarters. Better than layoffs, but it doesn't bode well for hiring new editors.

This is only the second time we've spoken in person, and I had a really good time. It's nice having new friends and reasons to get out of the house.