Over at the local Chevy dealership, Chapman & Taylor getting the oil changed on our '08 Silverado, 82,000 miles. First oil change since we've taken up residence in the Palouse. I walked around the lot, aka Adult Toyland while the shop worked the pickup over. Interesting time here. The waiting room, like all waiting rooms had a blaring television. One other person was in the room, waiting as was I. She did not seem interested in our noisy companion so I asked "Do you mind if I shut that thing off?" "No, not a problem with me" she replied. Then, remarkable as it seems the two of us sat there, had a conversation! Seems almost unreal in this day and age. Two total strangers.

After a while another younger person came in to join us. When I asked if she would have any problem leaving the TV off, while she seemed surprised at my question, responded "I don't watch much anyway" Again, as unbelievable as it sounds, she joined in our conversation. The three of us sat in that room, sans the blaring television and chatted like neighbors! Refreshing!


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