top 10 wedding gifts

My company posted some cubicles on craigslist. This is one of the responses I received:

I am really serious and willing to buy this item but i am presently on a tour and will be spending about 3 weeks. I want to get the item for my cousin's wedding as a surprise gift as i would not be available on the day of the occasion.

First off, he's on tour??? I wonder if he is a famous artist with a pseudonym. Do famous people shop on craigslist??

But of more interest... What a present...

"Surprise! Happy Wedding! I bought you the cubicles you registered for, they will go great in your new home with the carpet you picked out..."
hahahaha

beautiful days

The sun is coming out.

Despite all that has happened, I still believe people are good at heart
- Anne Frank

Yesterday, Sarah Boschung and her mom took me and Alicia out to dinner. It was such a lovely evening and we shared a delicious meal of local fish and veggies at Ivy Inn. Our fellow patrons were celebrating "Cousin Luke's" birthday and they all had beautiful voices. We ended up spending the latter part of the evening enjoying their music and company. We even stood and sang the National Anthem together. Patriotism still exists!

Today, I had no cash and walked into Cville coffee. A kind stranger heard me ask about the nearest ATM and then just offered to buy whatever I wanted for me! She bought me a smoothie, what kindness!

So, with Anne Frank, my pessimism subsides today. It gives way to happy thoughts (and my Masters Qualifying Exam.)