She stared at the money I handed over as if she wanted to say something, so I said, "No changes. I don't want any change." She said, "All right. But do you have 80 cents?" I hesitated and then pretended to look into the inner crease of my wallet, which held coins more than a … Continue reading At The Store
Day: September 26, 2020
What Does It Mean?
What does the word "russet" mean? Also words like "orb", "presage", "quaff", "brogue", "dirigible", "druid", "patisserie"? I have no idea. Some of them I've already looked up at least several times, but still I forget what the meaning. It must be my disappointing memory, but that's another story for another day. It sounds rather exhausting … Continue reading What Does It Mean?