Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Episode 2

(overheard conversation near the register at Longfellow Books, next to the indie book section)

A middle-aged guy,with thinning hair manning the register frantically says, "Real quick, tell me what I need to do here. I can help you out. Do you have the book numbers?" A young girl, looking a bit frazzled, emptying a carton of books just rolls her eyes.

"Oh, this is a great read. You're gonna love it." He utters to the next customer, a mom dragging two kids.
"I'm getting it as a gift." She tells him and turns abruptly and leaves.
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19 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Nice story and a great photograph.
    Glad to see your posts again.
    Costas.

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  2. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    And the story continue at the book store, I wonder where will you bring us next ?
    I like to hear something inside a theatre ...

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  3. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    I get the poems by Hamille!
    :)
    Léia

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  4. brattcatFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I like the way this is developing, Birdman, and can't wait for the next snippet, wherever you find it.

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  5. Ken MacFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    love bookstores like this

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  6. SunnyFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Your episodes remind me of the old radio serials...tune in tomorrow!
    ☼ Sunny

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  7. Small City ScenesFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Love bookstores---are you writing a book? You should. MB

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  8. Small City ScenesFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    PS: I call the little cald hiding in the tall grass Moses in the bulrushes. MB

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  9. Small City ScenesFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    oops that should be 'calf'. sorry. MB

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  10. VPFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Witch the picture you create the right atmosphere for these strange tales in a bookstore.

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  11. VPFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Sorry a 'c' too much in with...

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  12. LoisFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    This is getting interesting....

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  13. RedPatFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Love the pic . Love the story!

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  14. Chattahoochee Valley DailyFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Interesting posts the last couple of days...

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  15. RandyFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    And I wonder where she's off to. Nice shot!

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  16. T. BecqueFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I like this colorful shot! And I love books.

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  17. Bob CroweFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I must have too many electronic toys. The photo reminds me of the graphic for the book reader on my iPad.

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  18. JackFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Birdman, is store security watching you more closely these days, now that you are listening in on conversations? (Hey, who doesn't?) We await the next installment.

    Incidentally, my security word is "slypeep." Nuff said.

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  19. EG CameraGirlFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    From now on I'm going to more careful about what I say in stores...just in case you're listening. :)

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