three inconsequential vignettes

1. we went to wmart the other night to pick up some windshield wipers. i behaved well and was allowed to pick a treat; i picked a single string cheese. careful not to forget it in the car, i stuck it in my jacket pocket. while driving home the next night i realized that i couldn't recall enjoying my cheese. with dread i reached into my pocket, and sure enough, there my cheese was.

"keep refrigerated," it said. tears formed.

2. walking around oakland today, a guy approached me with a handful of cd's.

"this is my first album, there's no cussin' or degradin' of women."

further down the street, a man with a full head of dreadlocks stepped forward with what looked like chocolate dipped pretzel sticks. "homeade incense stick, miss? i have apple pie flavored, a dollar each."

i heart oakland.

3. hostess (the maker of twinkies and wonder bread and all things great) filed for bankruptcy earlier this month. i did my part and bought a package of ho-ho's yesterday. i had one for breakfast with a cup of green tea and it was really tasty.