Errand smiles

I had two very quick errands to run today.  The first was to the grocery store, where I needed (wanted) to purchase exactly two items: applesauce and broccoli.  I found both items easily and quickly; and as I deftly maneuvered towards the checkout, I briskly walked past the deli case – only to do a double take; then fully stop, smile, chuckle, and snap a picture:

Well, hello there...

(A close up, so you can see all of the very clever details.)

[Funny side story: As I took the above photo, the kind man working behind the counter approached, and asked, “Miss, can I help you?”  To which I responded, “Nope, just takin’ a picture of your pineapple dude.”  The deli man smiled and chuckled at me.  Glad I could help… ;-)]

The second errand I wanted to complete was picking up a book that the library had on hold for me.  Again, the task was super-simple: Go to the “materials being held” shelf, snatch the book, walk to the checkout, scan my card, scan the book, done.  The entire process literally took less than 60 seconds.  Fantastic.

As I was turning to leave the library, I saw a young boy (probably three years old) run towards the librarian who was sitting at the Information desk.  Upon approach, the boy came to a screeching halt, then loudly asked, “Do you have any books on sharks?!”  The librarian smiled gently, and the young boy continued, “I love sharks! I want to learn about sharks!  Tommy likes sharks, too, but I want to get a book about them!!” The librarian laughed, the boy waited, the mom looked apologetic for the volume level of her child – and I smiled.  The scene was very cute – and very cool of both the boy and the librarian.

Stef