And the Award for the Biggest Idiot Goes To...

...the guy who thought it was perfectly reasonable to drive his Chevy Trailblazer up onto the curb and within five feet of our store's entrance in order to load his used books into his car. I took this photo from inside while he was backing out. You can see how much closer his car was if you look at the wet tire treads on the pavement.

I Now Fully Endorse A Mandatory Aptitude-Qualifying Exam In Order To Vote

Between two passengers (A and B) on my bus ride home:

A: "Do you like President Obama?"
B: "He's okay."
A. "Yeah...he's okay. He's got his two girls and wife. They smile a lot. That's why I voted for him...because he smiles a lot. It's important to smile...but you don't want to overdo it.

I cringed knowing that this person has the ability to vote. And then I died a little inside.