This morning on my way out the door, there was a man screaming at someone on the payphone across the street. He barked, "Listen to me goddamnit! You're not listening!" and banged the phone repeatedly against the box. It really got to me. It reminded me of the time we forgot to bring out this guy's order at the cafe, and he came to the counter turning red and shaking with rage, asking for his money back. He might as well have kicked me in the stomach, his feelings were so penetrating.

That's my post; I hope you liked it.

P.S. Hooray for Shari's famous sister! Your last name is actually Holstein? That's so cute! I guess I thought you just liked cows so you made it your e-mail address...