Afternoon

[catelin]

I had coffee and tiramisu today with the even lovelier in person tamperevident. I was highly flattered and amused when the cute Italian barista asked if we were "a couple." That definitely beat being mistaken for the mother or the much older sister. I had an interesting exchange at the candy counter of a small pharmacy nearby beforehand. The lady behind the counter asked my name and wanted to know "what I was" because she had been certain that I was off-the-boat Irish...until I opened my mouth off course...then it was clear that I was off-the-horse Texan. She then looked me over and said I looked like I had some Native American in me and when I answered "probably Shawnee" she gave me a maple candy.

"Here you go," she said, "In celebration of your Native American heritage. You know, they didn't have maple in Europe. That was a completely native sweetener." We talked about Patrica Highsmith (the counter lady's name was Patricia...somehow we got off onto Patricia Highsmith...I have no idea how, really) and I left with four chocolate covered strawberries and a Valentine's Day card.

tamperevident said something that really struck a chord with me today. Life is not always linear. I drove all the way home thinking about the simple truth of that. It made me realize that I am perfectly happy with my imperfect life.

Comments

[tamperevident.livejournal.com]

hehee -- he was a funny guy. that was a compliment to me too, as i usually get mistaken for a minor. it was probably me that set off his "Gay-dar", though. ;-P
it was wonderful seeing you, Cate!

[buscemi.livejournal.com]

Life is linear? *faints*

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

I am glad you're happy.

Resisting the urge to buy computer equipment so as to save up for plane tickets.