Identity-defining purchases

[bnewman]

I went to the grocery store today after my dental checkup, and bought Chanukah candles and fresh, locally-caught shrimp, and a moderate weight of pre-winter-holiday angst neatly evaporated.

Now, if only my term-project angst would go so easy...

Comments

Interesting juxtaposition

[tovaks.livejournal.com]

Chanukah candles and fresh, locally-caught shrimp

Am I the only one who did a double-take after reading that clause? ;)

Happy Chanukkah, Ben!

Re: Interesting juxtaposition

[debka-notion.livejournal.com]

I did too- but then I figured that well, it was Ben, and so that sort of made sense, in a Ben-ish way, so I didn't say anything. Happy Chanukkah to you while I'm at it, and to the fabulous owner of this LJ.