REALITY?: The Reality of Custom Retail

Me:  Good afternoon. Frame Artisan…

Him:  I’m going out for a sausage grinder for lunch. Will you have half?

Me:  Welllll, I shouldn’t, but if I don’t eat supper…okay.

Him: Back in a few minutes then.

Me:  Okay.  Iloveyougoodbye.  Drive carefully; all the cops are out today.

Him:  How would you know?  You’ve been in the shop since 7:30.

Me: Because that’s where all my customers are.  Pulled over by a cop on the side of the road.

Him: Huh?

Me:  Yes.  They were all in such a goddamn rush to pick their stuff up this morning.  Which is what I’ve finished up last night and this morning.

Him:  ByeIloveyou.