I hate moving. You set aside the things that you know you're going to want as soon as you get settled in, then you pack them all together in a nice little box that you proceed to totally misplace amongst the conglomeration of other, equally nice, little boxes. And you end up thinking to yourself, "Okay...I took all of the stuff from the bathroom cabinet and packed it together so that I would know where it was...now why don't I know where it is?"
My point? I put all of my cords & card readers & drives & such into a nice little box last December, and I found that box last night. ROCK! Finally, I can synch my calendars & contacts, put some new music on my not-an-iPod, and basically function like the technologically advanced human being I know myself to be. Also: so many pictures to upload! Funny how sorting through the digital record of my life calls to mind so many things that might otherwise go forgotten....
Indigo pictures are a hoot to look through. I love to document the things that you see at an independent bookstore that you just don't find at Barnes & Noble or Borders. Every day, I watch scores of folks who are otherwise strangers sit down to a meal together at The Table. Our youngest customers come swooping in each Saturday morning with new stories to tell us from the past week at school. Booksellers greet visitors by name as they stroll through the door. Now seriously: does your chain bookstore know your name? I think not.
Even more seriously: would your chain bookstore jump-start your car? Totally not. This was my very favorite found photo from the last few months. Look how pleased we all are! I'm thrilled to have exhibited a useful skill, Kate's thrilled she didn't have to touch any engines, Car Guy is thrilled to have his engine running again...Car Guy, I failed to get your name during our afternoon together, but here's a shout-out all the same. 'Sup?! Thanks for asking for help. I'm seriously flattered to know that our Indigo crew is approachable on a human level, and refreshed to be able to contribute something outside the realm of my professional expertise.
So, from your independent bookseller to you - remember: just to be safe, leave the newly-started car running for at least 10 minutes to allow the battery to recharge...
Yet another one of the personalized services we're happy to provide. ;)
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