While Standing in That Long Line at Borders...

Steve and I just returned from Borders Books, which was packed with shoppers. I don't understand these reports that keep telling us Americans don't read anymore. There were four clerks working the counter, and 43 people standing in line. I was number 44. (To paraphrase the man behind me, "Holy crap, people.") And guess what they were buying. Books! (And DVDs of the Planet Earth series, which is maybe the next best thing.) I too purchased a book, and a mini pack of Chapsticks. Because we're reading and moisturizing, all at the same time.