When she was a kid, ANNIE BARROWS was always hoping to find money, because making it seemed like an awful lot of work. She dug many holes in her backyard and in other people’s backyards, too, but she never found anything good. Except worms.

SOPHIE BLACKALL ’s children would like to report that she has deprived them, their entire childhood, of wax-coated cheese in special just-for-you serving sizes. She remains unmoved. If, after discovering this about her, you still wish to learn more, you can visit her at www.sophieblackall.com.