I spent a quiet couple of hours at our local Borders today.  I stopped in the café, ordered a large coffee and a blueberry scone.  I then sat at a table, read Donna Andrews’ Cockatiels at Seven, sipped my coffee, and munched my scone.  It was a pleasant way to spend some time.  I needed a break and Dear Hubby needed some alone time too.

     Although we love each other dearly, there are times when you feel as if you are constantly tripping over each other.  Since I was too sick to go to my critiquing group when they met last, I needed to get out a bit today.  One of my greatest pleasures is browsing through the book store, treating myself to a new book, coffee, and a light snack.

     Usually I buy more than one book when I stop in at Borders but today was a one book day.  The guy at the register knows me, and he almost dropped his teeth to see me buy only one book. 

     I told him, “I’m getting off cheap today.”  

     Geez, you’d think I’d slapped his mother with the look he gave me.  I’ll be back next Thursday, cut me a break here.