11/23/2010

Had a very short, but amusing moment today at Safeway after work. I was in line, getting ready to pay for my belongings behind an elderly couple. This couple was purchasing cat litter, and as the tiny, adorable young lady behind the register lifted the enormous, man-killing sack of said litter, the older gentleman purchasing it remarked, "Wow...ya know, you don't even need to lift weights workin' here! I mean, what is there, gravel in those bags?!" followed by chuckling for an inordinately long time to himself, during which time his wife paid for his groceries, and the lady at the register and I exchanged an amused glance. All of this is pretty typical of any older customer with an awful sense of humor, but after the couple left, the lady behind the register paused for a moment, waiting for them to get out of earshot before turning to me. I laughed, and said to her, "You know...pretty sure cat litter actually is gravel, but, you know...whatever melts his popsicle, right?"

Her response? "Yeahhh....well...his popsicle has been frozen solid since he married her...and excuse my language, but I don't know what the hell is up with old men and making bad jokes at me....Ugh."

I love those simple moments of honesty from strangers, you know? Especially ones who work in customer service. I have no idea how or why people feel like they can be honest with me, but it really does make my day, every time.

Also, instituting a Quote of the Day. Starting now. Just, whatever happens to move me, or inspire me in the moment of my writing this. Today's was inspired by the Thanksgiving holiday, and I feel that it perfectly encapsulates my sentiments on the holidays in general. Enjoy your long weekends and time with family, readers.
  
                  -Richard

QOTD:
"Well there'll be smilin', there'll be laughin'
Well that's good enough for me
There'll be dancing all around you
This is where you want to be

So pile your boots up in the corner
Hang your jacket from the door
There's thirty people in the kitchen
And there's always room, yes there's always room"

Great Big Sea - Goin' Up