This took place at least 10 years ago. I worked in a used clothing store. This young man, maybe 10 comes in with his mom selling cookie dough for some fundraiser. He gives me his sales pitch and I listen intently. Halfway through; he looks over his shoulder to his mom for that smile ofContinue reading “Oatmeal Raisin Cookies”
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Getting it wrong
Yesterday, as I’m leaving work; I can hear loud incoherent words. At this point, I’m not sure where they are coming from. As I get closer to my car; a man comes into view. He is walking down the sidewalk. He is mumbling as loudly as he can. Then he screams “SUGAR”; and it’s backContinue reading “Getting it wrong”
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