Summer school

I've decided that it must remain important to try new things, like say learning a new skill or attaining a new hobby. A class. Living in the Triangle there are no shortage of educational outlets and I'm wondering if I should choose something to further my career, like a writing class, or maybe learning Spanish, or something more frivolous, like sculpture, or dance. Whatever the case, this is my pledge. Not that I have a daily pledge or anything like it, but perhaps that, too, would be a good idea. A daily goal. Today - sign up for a class. Tomorrow - who knows? Let's just say for now, Tomorrow - drink a cup of coffee. This is a favorite I often add to to-do lists just so I'll have something to immediately check off. Drink a cup of coffee. Done!

You've got to be kidding me. No electricity, day 9.

Pittsboro is overrun with roaming salespeople. I know because one just visited. They're often young, and always talking the talk. But the most notable thing about these salespeople is the items they sell. "How ya doin, sweetheart?" (for real)

He had a light up aquarium complete with fake fish that appear to swim, and a ratchet set, both at "unbelievable" prices.

He said that because of the low cost, "people are picking them up!" But I don't believe him.

All I wanted to do was let him know that I currently live in a house filled with more crap than even the most talented of salespeople could get rid of, as well as no electricity. The fish wouldn't appear to swim, which would be more depressing than any of us could handle.