I went to my local convenience store, today,
to pick up some much needed body lotion and shaving cream.
When I walked up to the check-out counter (where I was pleasantly surprised to find no line),
a tall, thin, mostly bald, and seemingly very approachable man stood at the cash register.
One would think one SHOULD seem approachable in such a circumstance, however,
as we all know, that is very often NOT the case.
As I set my items on the counter, he spoke.
"And, what are YOU smiling about, lovely lady?"
I was not even aware that I was smiling.
As a bright light came streaming through the window above,
causing me to squint my eyes,
I replied,
"It must be the sunshine."
Winters in the Washington DC area usually consist of
day after day (after day)
of gray . . . gray . . . gray.
I immediately noticed his accent, and asked where he was from.
"England," he replied. "I am a Brit, as they say."
We exchanged a few pleasantries, as he rang up my items,
and as he handed me my bag, he said,
"You have a good day, my love."
I smiled, as I thought of my girlfriend in England, and all of the conversations we have had.
What would she say if I told her that a Brit made me smile today?
to pick up some much needed body lotion and shaving cream.
When I walked up to the check-out counter (where I was pleasantly surprised to find no line),
a tall, thin, mostly bald, and seemingly very approachable man stood at the cash register.
One would think one SHOULD seem approachable in such a circumstance, however,
as we all know, that is very often NOT the case.
As I set my items on the counter, he spoke.
"And, what are YOU smiling about, lovely lady?"
I was not even aware that I was smiling.
As a bright light came streaming through the window above,
causing me to squint my eyes,
I replied,
"It must be the sunshine."
Winters in the Washington DC area usually consist of
day after day (after day)
of gray . . . gray . . . gray.
I immediately noticed his accent, and asked where he was from.
"England," he replied. "I am a Brit, as they say."
We exchanged a few pleasantries, as he rang up my items,
and as he handed me my bag, he said,
"You have a good day, my love."
I smiled, as I thought of my girlfriend in England, and all of the conversations we have had.
What would she say if I told her that a Brit made me smile today?
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