faerie tales

kate, you'll enjoy this story:
I went for a walk this morning, about 10 blocks down to the grocery store, and as I am strolling down the sidewalk, carefree and singing songs to the sun and sky as my audience (one must keep up the appearance of being a faerie, after all....) a car going the opposite direction as me honks, and they act as though they recognize me. I don't, however recognize this guy, not in the 2 seconds I have to look, but then after a delayed reaction I realize (or think I do) that the guy driving is a customer at booktrader....he comes in all the time with his wife, and they are one of the nicest couples ever, practically our favorite customers.... So I quickly turn to wave and smile thinking i know this smiling, honking man. but he pulls into the gas station directly behind me and so i turn to say hi quickly, and realize once I am within 15 feet that it is indeed NOT the man who is our favorite customer along with his wife. His face looks remarkably like the favorite from thirty-five feet away and no glasses. It is a complete stranger. I give a bemused look that says "who are you, and why did you honk at me, and why did you turn your vehicle into the gas station?" He asks if I would like a ride. I quickly reply "no thanks, i'm fine" and continue walking on my way. It's a busy main street, people walk up and down it all the time. I'm not even carrying anything heavy. It's a beautiful day out. Why would I want a ride??
...maybe after I went to the store and am toting 30 some poounds of assorted vegetables, fruits and other edibles......

And it pisses me off. Seriously, there are (i am pretty confident of this fact, what with yale students and all) thousands of prettier girls in New Haven to hit on or offer rides to. Why do you need to hassle me? Can't he go find other girls to hassle?

Hasn't anyone ever been warned of the danger of faerie-redhead combinations?

well they should be.

Maybe rich is right. Maybe I am oblivious.
well, I guess that's my punishment for not wearing my glasses this morning. I can see much better 35 feet away.