Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Come again?

 “You look like you’re having a pretty good day,” I observe. The older gentleman to whom I’m addressing these remarks looks at me me for a moment before continuing. 

“Well, I guess I’ve been perkier lately, but it’s been a rough year since my wife died,” he says, reaching down to some shelves near his feet.

“I’m sorry,” I say incredulously, “did you mention someone dying?”

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