Grumbles and smiles

[mojosmom]

First the grumbles.

I went to the library today to pick up to books that they had on hold for me, and couldn't get them because the book I left at my sister's is overdue. You may remember that I couldn't renew it because there was a hold on it. The librarian did his darndest to override the hold, but couldn't. But he did say he'll hold my books until I get the book back or the other person's hold is fulfilled with another copy.

Then this afternoon I got an email from American Express informing me that Delta had changed my Charleston itinerary yet again! I think this must be the fourth or fifth time. And yet again, they changed it so that on my return flight, I had about 20 minutes to change planes in Atlanta on my way home. So I called Amex, and they called Delta and got me back on the flight they had changed me from! Why they changed me out of it in the first place, I don't know, but at least I should be able to make my connection. I do hope this is the last change!

Now the smiles.

While I was at the library, I did find a book on their sale rack. They let you buy those even if you do have a book overdue. ;-))

Then I headed to the local farmers' market. As I went down the street that takes me there, I noticed someone having a yard sale. And then another. And another. It seems the whole block was having them! If it had been just one, I probably wouldn't have stopped, but as it was, how could I resist? Three books and a small throw rug later, I resumed my trip to the market. I bought some plum tomatoes, zucchini and some lovely-looking pears (they'll need to sit a day or two before I can eat them, though), and sampled a variety of peaches and jams and bakery stuff. There's a little café just around the corner, Backstory Café, which a neighbor of mine had recommended, so I stopped in for a cup of tea and a chocolate croissant. It's got a really nice ambience. It's small, but the design is very warm and welcoming. AND they have books! Powell's, a local used bookstore, keeps a shelf stocked. You can read them in the café (but please be careful not to spill coffee on them!) or buy them. Yes, I did, why do you ask?

I'm now keeping an eye on the sky, which is very overcast, but there's no rain in the forecast. So I expect I will grab my chair, and head to Millennium Park to listen to opera this evening.

Comments

[fancyhorse.livejournal.com]

I was hoping that one of those books you found at the garage sales was a copy of the one you left at your sister's! Wouldn't that have been nice?

I'm glad you had a wonderful day, and opera tonight!