Straightening the Ledger

I marched over to the lower bookshelf intending to enjoy a calm morning glance at our utility records, only to discover absolute sloppiness right beside the bookends! The household financial ledger was wedged completely crooked, its thick blue vinyl spine sticking out by two entire inches like a misplaced brick. How can anyone balance a budget when the binder refuses to align? I planted my brown shoes firmly against the painted white pine, locked both hands against the heavy ribbed spine, and gave one mighty, exasperated shove. With a sharp groan and a dull wooden thud, it slid straight back into line, perfectly flush and squared away. Proper domestic order before breakfast.