The inspiration: A story: “Carpentry?” “No.” “Farming?” “No.” “Hunting?” “God, no.” He looked up from his list, pale eyes hooded by bushy grey brows. She fidgeted under the cool, hard regard. He glanced down “Any experience with fibers or cloth? Spinning, weaving, sewing?” “No.” She sniffed, “I am a tenured professor in Gender & Women Studies and …” “WAS,” he interrupted, “In case you haven’t noticed, the majority of your